Liverpool were made to dig deep and comeback from behind to notch an all-important three points against Sheffield United, and fans were delighted to come through unscathed.
Liverpool 2-1 Sheffield United
Premier League (6), Anfield
October 24, 2020
Goals: Firmino 41′, Jota 64′; Berge pen 13′
It was back to Anfield for Jurgen Klopp‘s men as they went on the hunt for their fourth win of the season, one which they were forced to dig deep for.
The evening started with a major boost in the form of Alisson returning between the sticks but he was unable to save a penalty that should never have been given in the first place.
Liverpool struggled to find their rhythm from there on out and looked susceptible at the back, but Roberto Firmino would equalise on the cusp of half-time with a rebound shot for only his second Anfield league goal in 2020.
A similarly tight tussle ensued in the second half and Mohamed Salah looked to have added the second only to be denied by VAR for offside, but it wasn’t long before the lead was taken with Diogo Jota nodding home a Sadio Mane cross.
Salah would then find the upright with a brilliant chip and while a buffer was not to be created, the Reds would see out the game for three hard-fought points.
Here’s how supporters reacted to the result on Twitter, Facebook and This Is Anfield’s forum.
Reds were left dumbfounded by the penalty upgrade as VAR incompetence struck once more…
A foul that’s not a foul gets upgraded to a penalty because the VAR can’t change the fact that it’s a foul or not, only whether it’s in the box or not.
Cool.
— Couch Nish (@CouchNish) October 24, 2020
So this is insane.
Sheff U's pen, ref gave a fk, and then VAR checked to see if the foul was inside or outside the box.
But VAR did NOT check to see if it was actually a FOUL or not.
So VAR gave a penalty, but did not check to see if it was in fact a penalty.
???#LFC
— David Maddock (@MaddockMirror) October 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/_lfcleanne/status/1320081064233177089?s=20
That’s not even a foul ? Astonishing
— Jack Sear (@JackSear) October 24, 2020
So they’ve just scored from a penalty that wasn’t even a foul.
— Jimmy (@EntireDesign_) October 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/C_Hannan7/status/1320081320631029760?s=20
Jota grew into the game & was praised for his performance and all-important goal…
https://twitter.com/_lfcleanne/status/1320099830203584512?s=20
2 – Diogo Jota is the first player to score in his first two home appearances for Liverpool in the Premier League since Sadio Mané in September 2016. Settled. #LIVSHU
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 24, 2020
That's not the finish of a guy with 1 headed goal since coming to England
— El Mans (@el_mansfield) October 24, 2020
“Skill, creativity, work rate. He’s such a huge boost to the depth in our side in what he gives. I’m not a big fan of him on the right but I’m not being picky.”
– Neukölln on the forums.
“Jota is a fantastic signing, he’s gets through some amount of work for the side, typical Klopp player.”
– T.C.B on the forums.
Jota is the perfect player to sign to add to the depth of the attack. Well done Klopp & Edwards once again. ????
— Karl (@KarlThyer) October 24, 2020
And a number of Reds were also in line to be applauded…
https://twitter.com/WadeWattsLFC/status/1320100343787753477?s=20
Gomez has been fucking tremendous tonight
— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) October 24, 2020
Can’t believe Mo hasn’t scored tonight. Thoroughly deserved at least one.
— Rory Greenfield (@RoryGreenfield) October 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1320104719432486924?s=20
Our defending inside the box has been much better today. Not as much panic as recent times, but more composed with each player covering each other.
Sign of good communication from the whole line and GK.
— Couch Nish (@CouchNish) October 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/Paddy_Robo/status/1320105550584156161?s=20
Henderson was massive tonight. Tactically impeccable, always in right spot to break attacks and some fantastic passing.
— Paul Grech (@paul_grech) October 24, 2020
Overall, the importance & manner of the win was not lost on any…
GET IN.
Much-needed win, much improved performance as it went on. Salah MOTM.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) October 24, 2020
Not a vintage performance from #LFC but any win’s a good one when Manchester City have dropped points. Showed great resolve to come back from that horrible penalty call and passed another defensive test from a physically imposing opponent in the absence of Van Dijk.
— David Lynch (@davidlynchlfc) October 24, 2020
Great result Reds.
Wijnaldum & Gomez excellent. Great to see the main man back in goal. A calming influence
— Paul Senior ? (@PaulSenior1) October 24, 2020
“We really fucking needed that.”
– Obanite on the forums.
Big win after conceding first. Battling display. Though Gomez impressed again. Miss Fabinho bite in MF when he plays center back Some good spells from Sheff Utd but they lack really quality in final third Great to see Alisson back
— keith costigan (@KeithCostigan) October 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/paul_tomkins/status/1320106583733489665?s=20
As Anfield showings go, that wasn’t great. But, despite that — and more horrific officiating — they still eked the win out. Winning ugly will be important this season. Henderson and Diogo Jota very impressive in the second half.
— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) October 24, 2020
Up the positive goal difference Reds.
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) October 24, 2020
Extremely hard fought and well deserved victory by Liverpool tonight. We looked vulnerable after the penalty (that should never have been given), but dug really deep. Need to keep winning ugly and then we’ll find the right balance, especially with Matip and Thiago back.
— Rory Greenfield (@RoryGreenfield) October 24, 2020
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