“Best Anfield performance under Klopp” – Liverpool fans react to Boxing Day win over Leicester

December 26, 2015
Henry Jackson

Following Liverpool’s 1-0 win against Leicester on Boxing Day, we bring you the best social media reaction from during and after the game.

This was a massive victory for Jurgen Klopp‘s side, as the Reds narrowly defeated the league leaders in front of an atmospheric Anfield.

Christian Benteke, who often frustrated having replaced the injured Divock Origi, proved to be the match-winner, with the Belgian finishing well after 63 minutes.

The win reignites Liverpool’s top-four aspirations, especially as Man United lost 2-0 at Stoke City earlier in the day, and their performance was one of the best at home under Klopp.

Here is how social media saw the match:

Most supporters seemed pleased when Liverpool’s starting eleven was announced before kick-off:

https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/680751005823315968

Origi leads the line in a #LFC line-up different than the one ‘leaked’ yesterday!

— Billy Liddell (@Liddellpool) December 26, 2015

Firmino can count himself very fortunate to start considering how poor he was last weekend. #LFC

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) December 26, 2015

It'll be interesting to see how Lovren and Sakho play together, big chance for Origi. How much was Benteke again? https://t.co/ak1KvUiMzy

— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) December 26, 2015

https://twitter.com/TheKop/status/680750768308228096

Origi’s first-half injury was a blow to the Reds, and his replacement Benteke got on the nerves of many from the outset:

Having Benteke on the pitch just slows everything down.

— Fields of Anfield Road ?? (@FOAnfieldRoad) December 26, 2015

Mahrez is as impressive as Benteke isn't

— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) December 26, 2015

Really notice how good Origi was doing after he left the pitch. Crispness and movement isn't there. He stretched Leicester really well. #LFC

— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) December 26, 2015

https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/680777116602990592

It was an entertaining first-half on Merseyside though, with the Reds dominating much of the game and creating a number of clear-cut chances:

On + side, more dominant in ability to press in groups with the four in midfield. First real chance to see it in PL, looking good all round.

— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) December 26, 2015

HT. I've not checked the stats but it feels like #LFC 94% #LCFC 6% – but it's still 0-0 for the stat that matters most.

— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) December 26, 2015

Good performance so far. Just need someone to put it in the net now.

— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) December 26, 2015

Enjoyed that half. Just need a bit more quality in the final third #lfc

— DanKennett.bsky.social (@DanKennett) December 26, 2015

HT: Liverpool 0-0 Leicester. A much better performance so far today from the Reds. #LFC #LIVLEI pic.twitter.com/9zChsx7G17

— LFC Photo (@LFCphoto) December 26, 2015

The under-fire Benteke opening the scoring midway through the second-half, much to the delight of many:

Really well worked goal. Firmino and Can exchanged passes, Firmino's low cross and Benteke produces a clinical finish. 1-0. 63mins. #LFC

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) December 26, 2015

Benteke goal! https://t.co/MqRE76nMd6

— Fields of Anfield Road ?? (@FOAnfieldRoad) December 26, 2015

That's how you shut the critics up Christian! 1-0.

— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) December 26, 2015

Klopp’s men clung onto victory, following a tense finale, and relief among supporters was there for all to see. Benteke’s late sitter also received a few mentions:

First victory for #LFC since 2 December. Volume up at Anfield and Jürgen Klopp swirls his arms encouraging more noise. Vital, deserved win.

— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) December 26, 2015

Big win for The Reds that. Vital to rack up points given the general state of this league.

— Aaron Cutler (@aaron_cutler) December 26, 2015

https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/680795247006334981

https://twitter.com/LiverpoolGifs/status/680794037608132608

shankly96 on the forum:

Good game, good win. Klopp said he’d stop teams beating with long ball and so far so good.

Something slightly more vintage about #LFC today, atmosphere sounded better and managed to get the breakthrough against a decent side.

— Josh Sexton (@jsexton24) December 26, 2015

Of all things I thought might happen today, a 1-0 home win was pretty much bottom of the list! 1st time LCFC have been shutout since 15/5

— DanKennett.bsky.social (@DanKennett) December 26, 2015