Liverpool eased past Huddersfield to the tune of 5-0 to move back to the top of the Premier League table, and fans were duly delighted.
Liverpool 5-0 Huddersfield
Premier League, Anfield
April 26, 2019
Goals: Keita 1′, Mane 23′, 66′, Salah 45+1′, 83′
The Reds welcomed the Terriers to Anfield in the knowledge that only a 28th win of the campaign would be enough to keep the pressure on Man City, and they secured it in emphatic fashion.
Naby Keita got Liverpool off to a flying start having pressured the visitors into a mistake before finding the back of the net- all within the first 15 seconds.
It was smooth sailing for there on out as doubles for both Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane ensured it was a straightforward affair for the Reds as all five goals went unanswered by Huddersfield.
The result moves Jurgen Klopp‘s side back to the Premier League summit, at least temporarily, with just two games remaining.
Here’s how supporters reacted to the result on Twitter, Facebook and the This Is Anfield forums.
Plenty were delighted to see Oxlade-Chamberlain return to the field after a lengthy absence…
Brilliant to see Oxlade-Chamberlain back in the matchday squad tonight. Another huge step in his recovery from injury.
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) April 26, 2019
Absolutely delighted to see @Alex_OxChambo back in the squad.
Big player for us. He breaks lines, has electric pace & works hard.
His attitude whilst injured should be an example to many! #LFC pic.twitter.com/NQCcs3O0fP
— Jamie Holme (@JamieHolme) April 26, 2019
Biggest cheer of the night coming, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain about to play for Liverpool for the first time in 367 days. Coming on with Shaqiri
— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) April 26, 2019
“My eyes are all teary. Ox!!”
– indianscouser on the forums.
Deserved ovation for Ox. Long road back. Delighted to see him back on the field ?????
— keith costigan (@KeithCostigan) April 26, 2019
It’s been a long road to recovery, but seeing Oxlade-Chamberlain back in the squad is such a boost.
He’s a real character and was fantastic before his injury last season.
We’ve missed him badly – great to have you back Ox!
— Laurie (@LFCLaurie) April 26, 2019
So happy to see Oxlade-Chamberlain back on the pitch.
— Ben Webb (@BenWebbLFC) April 26, 2019
And the feel-good factor continued as Keita’s performance received mass plaudits…
That was #LFC's quickest-ever Premier League goal…given as 14 seconds. Not a bad start #LFC
— David Maddock (@MaddockMirror) April 26, 2019
Naby Keita looks like he fully up to speed with what Klopp wants from him. Seems to win the ball back a lot.
— Jimmy (@EntireDesign_) April 26, 2019
3 goals in 5 starts for Keita now.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) April 26, 2019
Baby Keith has been incredible today ?
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) April 26, 2019
Naby Keita man of the match. Let’s stop intimating he’s the wrong player. He’s incredible.
— Robert G (@RobGutmann) April 26, 2019
Delighted to see the real Naby Keita stepping up. So much talent.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) April 26, 2019
Fans lauded the full-backs for their creative prowess…
102 Liverpool goals in all competitions. 64 of them have been assisted by my count. 23 of those 64 assists from Alexander-Arnold and Robertson. 36%. good lord.
— nate (@natefc) April 26, 2019
Trent and Robbo just love assists don't they.#LFC #LIVHUD
— Scott Groom (@ScottCGroom) April 26, 2019
“Andy R. is not from this WORLD!! MAGNIFICENT ALIEN TO HAVE!!”
– Ed@Ko on the forums.
Robbo to Mané and Trent to Salah, trusty combinations. That’s a stunning 23 assists between the full-backs so far this season.
— Joanna Durkan (@JoannaDurkan_) April 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/RichJolly/status/1121858450185707520
Never mind the battle for the title the battle of assists between Trent and Robbo is nailbiting #LFC
— Jonathan Higgins (@Jhiggins3) April 26, 2019
He’s been a little suspect defensively but Trent hit two passes in the first half that Pirlo would be proud of.
Liverpool’s full backs are a joy to watch going forward. #LFC #LIVHUD
— Jamie Holme (@JamieHolme) April 26, 2019
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson have more assists between them (24) than 38 teams across Europe's top 5 leagues pic.twitter.com/XxG8gLwreM
— El Mans (@el_mansfield) April 26, 2019
While Mane & Salah’s prolific seasons continued to widespread adulation…
https://twitter.com/Robbie9Fowler/status/1121857804141248523
“Salah and Mané good god they are frightening.”
– Connor Warlow on Facebook.
https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/1121877244522242048
Sadio Mane with another power header – this time assisted by Jordan Henderson – to make it 4-0 for #LFC as he joins Mo Salah on 20 league goals
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) April 26, 2019
Mohamed Salah's 69th goal in 100 appearances for Liverpool. No player has scored more in that many games than Salah; eclipses the record that was held jointly by Sam Raybould and Roger Hunt.
— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) April 26, 2019
Mo #Salah returns to the top of the golden boot race. #LFC 21 goals
— LFCZA ?? (@LFCZA) April 26, 2019
Just the 21 goals for the fella who didn’t get a sniff in the Team/Player of the Year conversation.
— Kristian Walsh (@Kristian_Walsh) April 26, 2019
Sadio Mane’s headed goals are becoming a trademark.
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) April 26, 2019
And another convincing victory ensured optimism remained as questions are again asked of City…
Perfect response. Keep answering the question in the most aggressive way possible. Mané everywhere, Salah still so hungry. Ecstatic to have the Ox back. Take a bow Liverpool. #LFCdigest
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) April 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/1121883944700600320
5-0 full time. Not one ounce of leniency shown to Huddersfield by Liverpool. This is an amazing Reds team.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) April 26, 2019
“91 points, Salah 21 goals so far, Mane 20 and Alisson 20 clean sheets. What’s not to like about this season?
– lfc.eddie on the forums.
91 points, top scorer in the league, best defence, 1 defeat all season, golden glove keeper & unbeaten at home in 2 years. Quite incredible.
— Steve McVeigh (@Boxingscience20) April 26, 2019
“Liverpool are truly incredible. Cannot do any more than we are doing. Sensational week after week. An amazing season regardless of what happens…Thank you Red Men.”
– Paul Hemnell on Facebook.
Comfortable night in the home office secures 91 points for #LFC Dominant 5 nil victory with the added bonus of getting Alex Oxlade Chamberlain and Joe Gomez back on the Anfield turf.More records for Salah and the full back assist competition hots up even more.Job done, Barca next
— Jonathan Higgins (@Jhiggins3) April 26, 2019
Just keep rolling it back reds, just keep rolling it back.
— Steven Scragg (@Scraggy_74) April 26, 2019
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