Twitter explodes as Liverpool secure 2-0 win against Everton at Anfield
Liverpool recorded a hard-fought 2-0 win over Everton at Anfield on Sunday (24 April), with Andy Robertson and Divock Origi finding the back of the net. The victory helped the Reds reduce the gap with league leaders Manchester City to just one point with five games remaining.
Naby Keita was preferred to Jordan Henderson in midfield and with the captain on the bench, Virgil van Dijk wore the armband in the Merseyside derby. With Luis Diaz not starting, Jurgen Klopp opted to go with a front three of Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane as Roberto Firmino missed out altogether due to an injury.
The Reds dominated possession in the first half but were unable to trouble Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The Toffees stood their ground and defended resolutely. However, Frank Lampard's players were guilty of going down easily and keeping the ball out of play for long periods in order to derail the home side's momentum.
The major talking point of the first half arrived moments before the interval when tempers flared between both sets of players after an incident involving Everton's Brazilian forward Richarlison.
Liverpool produce improved second-half performance to secure three important points
Much like in the first half, the hosts dominated possession after the interval but looked more assured on the ball. Klopp brought on Diaz and derby specialist Divock Origi at the 60th-minute mark and was instantly rewarded. The Belgian was involved in the passage of play that led to Robertson's goal.
The Scottish international scored his second goal of the season from close range after heading home Salah's cross. Late in the game, Origi doubled the scoreline via another header from close range after Diaz's overhead kick fell kindly to him.
The Reds saw off the game comfortably, barring a nervy moment or two as they firmly remain in the hunt for a historic quadruple. Everton, on the other hand, are currently in the relegation zone with just 29 points from 32 games.
On that note, here are some of the best tweets from the game.
ORIGI IMPACT AND SALAH RIGHT LETS GOOOOOOO
Lord in heaven https://t.co/JUwGagF2sA
Divock Origi and scoring headers last Pickford. Name a better iconic duo than that. 😍
Always and forever, Divock Origi ❤️
Anfield asked for him, Klopp give him to them...He Delivered !!
@DivockOrigi
@LFC 2 vs 0 Everton
Nothing raises the atmosphere at Anfield like introducing Divock Origi into a game. I’ve never known anything quite like it. He injects life into everyone.
Hahah Origi loves the blues
Origi is a Liverpool legend, genuinely deserves a statue
Acrobatic volley from Diaz and Origi is there to nod home. He's done it against Everton yet again
Diaz showing tech at a footballing establishment that doesnt even appreciate his style. We lost https://t.co/ggHE4M2rm1
Diaz omggg we got our own Neymar
DIAZ OMG THE COLOMBIAN MAN HAS A PLAN FOR MEEEEEEEE
THIS GUYYY WOWWWWW https://t.co/PQ3oXZefD3
Naughty from Luis Diaz 🔥 https://t.co/bthMtU3tgS
Diaz does everything holding down L2
FT has the weirdest agendas should’ve seen the all timer shouts Thiago got in his CL final performance against PSG on this app now he can’t play football apparently lmao twitter.com/isoquince/stat…
Thiago got so many rival fans insecure😂😂😂😂😂😂
Mohamed Salah has now the most assists and most goals in the Premier League.
I would actually bring on Henderson you know, just to run his head off to create space for Salah and Trent. I didn’t want both Keita and Thiago playing in first place too
I would actually bring on Henderson you know, just to run his head off to create space for Salah and Trent. I didn’t want both Keita and Thiago playing in first place too
There’s no greater aura of a player in an individual fixture than Divock Origi vs Everton 😂😂 Involved in both goals. Incredible.
DIVOCK ORIGI IS A LIVERPOOL LEGEND
the mere presence of origi kicked these into gear
Divock Origi is back above Jack Grealish for goals/assists this season
Divock Origi is an absolute chaos agent in close games and I mean that as the highest praise.
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