Liverpool fans are still celebrating Wednesday night’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham, which could just have put them in this season’s title race.
It was a pulsating game of football, and Liverpool showed superb character to come back from a goal behind twice to equalise and then win it in injury time.
A Kolo Toure own goal had given the home side a surprise lead as early as the eighth minute. The Irvorian international indadvertedly sliced a low Kieron Richardson cross into his own net past Simon Mignolet.
With the Reds looking flat, an inch-perfect through-ball down Fulham‘s throat was latched onto by Daniel Sturridge, who scored a precious equaliser just before half time.
More sloppy defending from Liverpool let the Cottagers back into the game, when Richardson smashed home from close range, taking advantage of a defensive mix-up between Martin Skrtel and Jon Flanagan.
After Saturday’s emphatic 5-1 victory over Arsenal, it looked like Liverpool’s away hangover would catch them out again.
That was until Philippe Coutinho‘s low shot from the edge of the area rolled in past goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, who minutes later was replaced by David Stockdale due to injury.
Liverpool upped the tempo and went looking for a late winner — which came in the form of a bravely taken Gerrard penalty in the first minute of injury time after Sturridge was tripped by Sascha Riether.
Thea way support went crazy for the massive result, which leaves Liverpool just four points off the top of the Premier League with 12 games to go. Could it be?
We’ve rounded up some of the best reactions from fans on Twitter for your below. Let us know your thoughts on the game and whether Liverpool can be considered title contenders in the comments below, on Twitter @thisisanfield or in our forums.
You know there’s different times when Liverpool start winning those.
— RobinLFC (@Robish13) February 12, 2014
#LFC now have more points tjan they earned in thd whole of 2011/12, with 12 games still to play
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) February 12, 2014
EMOTIONSSSSSSSSS!!!! Over the moon me, absolutely MADE UP!! Best feeling for a long time that win, IT WAS HUGE, and the way we did it!
— Connor (@ConnorwilsonLFC) February 12, 2014
We’d have lost that last season going 2-1 down – we have fighting spirit and a never say due attitude now! Well done @LFC #YNWA
— Paul Burke (@Paul_BurkeLFC) February 12, 2014
You could see how much it means to #Gerrard, he is desperate for a PL title #LFC..
— Moley (@MoleyBTK) February 12, 2014
Steven Gerrard has some bottle. My heart was thumping. #LFC
— What•a•Hit•Son•LFC (@whatahitsonlfc) February 12, 2014
Our biggest and most important win in years. Made up.
— Tom McMahon (@TomMc_Sports) February 12, 2014
#LFC pursued victory with a patience, resilience and self-belief missing since 08/09. If no.19 doesn’t come this season, it may next.
— Not Brian Kettle (@briankettle) February 12, 2014
I’m a mess, here. Waterworks, et al.
— Srijandeep Das (@LFC_360) February 12, 2014
Immediate target has to be to shake off Spurs to make certain of 4th place. Anything else is a huge bonus. #lfc
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) February 12, 2014
Don’t think Gerrard was too impressed with Richardson’s celebration. Never seen a sarcastic exchange of shirt removals before.
— Michael Sweeting (@M_Sweeting) February 12, 2014
Don’t think Gerrard was too impressed with Richardson’s celebration. Never seen a sarcastic exchange of shirt removals before.
— Michael Sweeting (@M_Sweeting) February 12, 2014
Don’t think Gerrard was too impressed with Richardson’s celebration. Never seen a sarcastic exchange of shirt removals before.
— Michael Sweeting (@M_Sweeting) February 12, 2014
11 points ahead of United. Don’t think thats happened in my lifetime before. Not that i remember anyway.
— Dan Shepherd (@liverpooldeep) February 12, 2014
Stressful match to watch when we don’t take the lead until 91 minutes in. Happy we are taking 3 points on the road.
— Linda Pizzuti (@Linda_Pizzuti) February 12, 2014
What a game and a great result!! Showed a lot of character today… #GodIsGood #redordead pic.twitter.com/NSC9tMChXh
— Daniel Sturridge (@D_Sturridge) February 12, 2014
Don’t you just love a night at the cottage, come on you mighty reds @LFC @thisisanfield pic.twitter.com/qQtBaVCAJc
— Dave Adey (@adeyredman) February 12, 2014
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