Liverpool played out a crazy 3-3 draw against the Gunners at Anfield on Wednesday night, and we round up the best social media reaction from during and after the game.
Well, what a game that was.
On a snowy night at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool battled back to claim a hard-earned point thanks to Joe Allen’s last-minute volley that sent the Kop into raptures.
The Reds battled back after failing to hold the lead twice, with Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey cancelling out Roberto Firmino’s superb brace, and Klopp can be pleased with the character his side showed against Arsene Wenger’s title favourites.
Here is how social media reacted to a bonkers night on Merseyside.
There was a welcome amount of positivity over Klopp’s team selection, with attention focussing on the return of Jordan Henderson and the dropping of Adam Bogdan in particular.
That lineup's cheered me right up. Get in Klopp – mind games a plenty. Love it!!! #LFC
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) January 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/687349056658620416
https://twitter.com/_Gags_/status/687351225982042112https://twitter.com/DanKennett/status/687349700555616256
Emre and Hendo!!!! ??????
— DanKennett.bsky.social (@DanKennett) January 13, 2016
Anfield Cat on the forum said: “The line-up is stronger than I expected, good to see Henderson back, hopefully the heel problem is sorted now.”
As expected, Adam Bogdan has returned to the recording studio. Danny #Ward takes his rightful place as backup to #Mignolet. #LFC
— LFCZA ?? (@LFCZA) January 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/RedRegista/status/687349030611980288
https://twitter.com/IndigoLFC/status/687341596048781312
New face on #LFC bench tonight. What, now, for Adam Bogdan? pic.twitter.com/R14zHrasjW
— Kristian Walsh (@Kristian_Walsh) January 13, 2016
There was plenty of praise for Firmino who sprung into life, hitting an excellent brace:
#FIRMINO !!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU BEAUTY! #LFC
— LFCZA ?? (@LFCZA) January 13, 2016
Bobby Firmino has arrived.
— MrBoywunder (@MrBoywunder) January 13, 2016
What golazo from firmino #YNWA
— Djimi Traore (@Djimi_Traore19) January 13, 2016
OH MY GOD! What a finish! More of that Firmino lad!
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) January 13, 2016
But the criticism was rife for Simon Mignolet, who fans felt should have done a lot better with both of Arsenal’s first half strikes:
Come on ref, head injury should be pulled back! Na, but a well worked goal from Arsenal, Mignolet could have done a bit better…
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) January 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/LFC_reserves/status/687367492688293888
Shouldn't get beaten at the near post like that.
— Karl (@KarlThyer) January 13, 2016
Another game and another goalkeeping mistake.
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) January 13, 2016
Mignolet's agent best get that new five year contract signed quickly.
— Tony Barrett (@TonyBarrett) January 13, 2016
Mignolet is getting a new five year contract. I'd be surprised if he didn't fumble the pen while signing it.
— Mersey Reds (@MerseyReds1) January 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/Andrew_Heaton/status/687370427497316353
Do you want Mignolet? @AberdeenFC
— Spion Kop (@TheKopHQ) January 13, 2016
Allen’s dramatic late equaliser sparked some superb Twitter celebrations, with fans full of praise for the Welshman’s impact:
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/687392030427901952
https://twitter.com/theraywilson/status/687392322489847811
Late equalisers are always brilliant but when it's a Joe Allen volley from a Benteke knock down, absolutely love that.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) January 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/IndigoLFC/status/687393651945771008
With a point secured from a hugely entertaining game, fans gave their thoughts:
https://twitter.com/MrBoywunder/status/687391742228828162
Just leaving Anfield. Firmino outstanding. Delighted for Allen. Need a new keeper badly! We deserved better today – onto United! #LFC.
— Si Steers (@sisteers) January 13, 2016
Match analysis: Some game of football, that.
— Kristian Walsh (@Kristian_Walsh) January 13, 2016
The way we simply refused to give up there and kept pouring forwards until we got the goal was fantastic to watch.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) January 13, 2016
Dutch on the forum said: “Lovely match, we should have won though”
Really enjoyed that. Good atmosphere, good goals, shit defending. Just the way we like it.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) January 13, 2016
Nothing less than we deserved there. Outplayed Arsenal for long spells, especially first half. Never gave up and got our reward last minute.
— Joe Musker (@JoeMusker_) January 13, 2016
Left it late, but there's no way we would have deserved to lose that game. We gifted them goals. Spirited comeback in the end. #LFC
— Spion Kop (@TheKopHQ) January 13, 2016
Good effort from the lads tonight, deserved that late equaliser as they kept at it even when things were going badly.
— The Liverpool Way (@theliverpoolway) January 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/paul_tomkins/status/687391750596497408
Let us know your thoughts on the game in the comments below.
LIVERPOOL 3-3 ARSENAL
- MATCH REPORT: Allen saves Reds in 6-goal thriller
- PLAYER RATINGS: Firmino wins Man of the Match
- TALKING POINTS: Mignolet shambolic as Firminoshines
- TACTICS: Firmino’s floating role causes havoc
- KLOPP’S PRESSER Post-match praise for Firmino
- ALLEN TALKS: “We’ve got that attitude”
- MANAGERS’ VIEWS: Wenger frustrated, Klopp pleased with point
