LIVERPOOL swept aside Hull City in confident and ruthless fashion, beating them 5-1 in front of Big Anfield.
Pre-match: As expected Loris Karius started in goal, though Ragnar Klavan was also given a start — with Dejan Lovren suffering from a viral infection — and Daniel Sturridge had to settle for a place on the bench, having only returned to training late in the week.
Dejan Lovren is absent from today's #LFC squad due to a viral infection
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 24, 2016
17: Liverpool made the breakthrough after a spell of sustained pressure, as Adam Lallana poked home from close range after Phil Coutinho had split through a parting Hull defence to make it 1-0.
https://twitter.com/_lfcjoel/status/779696461474852864
29: Things got worse for the away side after a red card for Ahmed Elmohamady and a penalty for Liverpool as he hand-balled a Coutinho shot on the line.
Reds rampant. Hull down to ten
Might get your 9-0 here, lad @PaulSenior1
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) September 24, 2016
Fucking fuming they scored Yano https://t.co/B8A4paW2Zs
— Paul Senior (@PaulSenior1) September 24, 2016
30: The Reds doubled their lead as James Milner converted from the penalty spot.
James Milner puts #LFC 2-0 up from the penalty spot after Elmohamady was sent off for handling Phil Coutinho's shot
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) September 24, 2016
36: The third goal came for Liverpool as Sadio Mane is played in by Lallana, after a lovely turn, and he slotted into the bottom corner.
https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldWrap/status/779691101363896320
Half-time: The away side go into the interval licking their wounds after taking a hammering from Jürgen Klopp’s side in the first half, compounded by the sending off of Elmohamady.
Half-time at Anfield and it's 3-0 to #LFC. I feel more sorry for Hull now than I did when Terry Connor was in charge of Wolves.
— Glenn Price (@GlennPrice94) September 24, 2016
50: Milner’s poor touch led to a corner and the resulting ball into the box fell to David Meyler who powered home. Another gift.
David Meyler reacts quickest after #LFC fail to clear a corner.
3-1— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) September 24, 2016
52: An instant replay from the Reds and it was a trademark screamer from Coutinho, who blammed it into the far corner from distance.
Thoughts on Coutinho's blast, Bobby? https://t.co/M2KEpdSE0n
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 24, 2016
71: Andrew Robertson brought down Daniel Sturridge, just after he had came onto the field, and Milner once again tucked the penalty home. 5-1.
https://twitter.com/cutz10/status/779689883149434880
Full-time: The Reds are still magic, and showed they’re not really arsed whether you want to come and park the bus at our place. We’ll just tear your bus apart. All the best.
https://twitter.com/LiverpoolGifs/status/779710846389850112
First half was absolutely outstanding. Some beautiful interchange play and movement.
I REALLY like wijnaldum. Good technically, great brain and vision, and good physicality. What’s not to like?! Keeps the midfield ticking over, and has the ability to drive forward when the opportunity presents itself.
Imperious.
And on Phelans Birthday.
The playing of “Ghost Town” by The Specials (?) was piss taking genius.
Hail the Scouse Republic.
The reds are comin up the hill boys!
Where are all the idiots now that got me so annoyed a few weeks ago! I presume they have gone on a refresher course to learn about the game.
This is a magnificent team under a remarkable manager.
Hang on because it’s going to be some ride this season.w
No predictions yet other than we will win many games and score many goals.
Billy Shankley’s boys are coming up the road!