Topic: FT Liverpool 3 vs Arsenal 1 (Firmino 9', Mane 40', Welbeck 57', Gini 92')

[jckliew]

Why? Why? Why?

We beat the crappola outta of the top 5 but lose to relegation fodder .

Why?

[KillieRed]

Was out today, another year older. Any fullgame links?

[stockdam]

Thank you all once again.

YNWA

[JackWard33]

Hendo has been really, really, good this year.  No doubt about that.  I'd still like to see Can get a run of games as the #6 though.  I think the guy has a ton of potential and just needs that consistent run of games in his best position to realize that potential. 

But every time he plays there in the 1-2 he needs help defensively (which he got from Wijnaldam today) so we're effectively playing a different midfield shape. He just doesn't have Henderson's mobility in that position so I'm not sure what the potential is really if we're playing this system.
It's pretty telling he's never once been picked there over Henderson when both are fit and we're playing this shape

[MiserableP15]

Troopz on Arsenal TV - fair play to him when someone sticks a Don't But The Sun sticker on him...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/2i-JrQI6hWQ?fs=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/2i-JrQI6hWQ?fs=1</a>

Fewm blud

[meady1981]

Thank you Liverpool for providing me with some happiness tonight. My arl fella died this week, he wasn't a big football fan but took me to my first game and always was happy for me when the Reds won. Thinking of you mate. Up the fucking reds.

[him_15]

I think we are the only club in the world that do really well against top team but suck against weak them right?

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Thank you Liverpool for providing me with some happiness tonight. My arl fella died this week, he wasn't a big football fan but took me to my first game and always was happy for me when the Reds won. Thinking of you mate. Up the fucking reds.

I'm sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace, bless his soul.


We're so predictably unpredictable. let's make this win actual mean something by winning again next week at Burnley, please end the cycle of the same thing lads please.

[sms1986]

Thank you Liverpool for providing me with some happiness tonight. My arl fella died this week, he wasn't a big football fan but took me to my first game and always was happy for me when the Reds won. Thinking of you mate. Up the fucking reds.

I'm sorry for your loss, he'll be happy we won.

[Anfield89]

Excellent result and performance, could see what Arsenal tried to do but we didn't let it happen, Can had a very good game wondered a bit first half and ref bottled sending him off but good performance. Mignolet should be out quicker diving at Welbecks feet when he doesn't control it first time. Lallana, Mane Matip and Klavan excellent from them can't fault. Origi did well in the minutes he got excellent ball to find Gini and super finish.

[jillcwhomever]

Thank you Liverpool for providing me with some happiness tonight. My arl fella died this week, he wasn't a big football fan but took me to my first game and always was happy for me when the Reds won. Thinking of you mate. Up the fucking reds.

Sorry to hear that. All the best.

[alvaro]

As a fun stat we have scored a goal in the last minute against Arsenal at home for 3 straight seasons in a row

[Anfield89]

Another strange stat that I read the other day was Klopp has used 20 different combinations with his centre backs in his short time here. Crazy if true. Obviously circumstantial.

[jillcwhomever]

This is a brilliant line from Klopp in the press conference. A journalist asked if he was surprised by Wenger leaving Sanchez on the bench.

“I’m 17 years a manager and I’m really not surprised about any line-ups in my life… only if somebody broke their leg last week and then he starts. Then I’d think I’d want to meet the doctor!"

 

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Perhaps our lads should take viagra before they play Burnley, maybe they'll be up for it then

[TheShanklyGates]

After losing me dad this week, I sat there in the pub tonight utterly subdued all match. Didn't raise an eyebrow at anything that happened because what's the point if he wasn't watching it with me? Then the third goal goes in and I'm top of the fucking world. Out of nowhere, it all wasn't so bad.

 That's what football is. That's what it's all about. Thanks, Reds.

Thank you Liverpool for providing me with some happiness tonight. My arl fella died this week, he wasn't a big football fan but took me to my first game and always was happy for me when the Reds won. Thinking of you mate. Up the fucking reds.

So sorry to hear that. Glad the Reds came through for you both and your old men today

[Fiasco]

Thank you Liverpool for providing me with some happiness tonight. My arl fella died this week, he wasn't a big football fan but took me to my first game and always was happy for me when the Reds won. Thinking of you mate. Up the fucking reds.

My thoughts are with you my friend.

[Black Bull Nova]

Why? Why? Why?

We beat the crappola outta of the top 5 but lose to relegation fodder .

Why?

To be fair, our timing has been out

Switching the game to Burnley when we thought they were shit, they are the 3rd best home team in the PL
Playing Swansea in the early Clements days, they've won 5 in 8 now and are 4th in the form league
Playing Hull just as they upped their game with Silva, no team has had an easy game since then against them
Coming up against last year's PL champions just as they start playing like last season

Aside from that luck, we've been poor as well, except forthe obvious games,

Nevertheless, I'm still optimistic, these things happen, just a few players in the mix with Ings and Grujic and we are not far away

[KingsRevolution]

Shout out to Can for his performance. Thought our transition from back to front was a lot quicker when he got on the ball. Nice to be reminded that he can hit 40 yard passes.

Lallana is boss and was terrific seeing our front 3 at their very best.

[paul8088]

blood, blud - lots of fucking blud/blood. funniest video i have seen

thank you for posting

[Redshadow]

Man, I love LFC, but this club really takes its toll on me... so good but also so frustrating ... great game, and for me, Matip and Wijnaldum are MoTMs with a shout out to Lallana, the "hidden figure" in our attack!

Thank you Liverpool for providing me with some happiness tonight. My arl fella died this week, he wasn't a big football fan but took me to my first game and always was happy for me when the Reds won. Thinking of you mate. Up the fucking reds.

This one for you ...

[Darren G]

Massive result, especially with Yernited also dropping points.  Why the hell we only play like this against other top six teams is still a mystery, but just happy with the win and the performance right now.  Mane was a beast throughout and Lallana's part in the third was brilliant.  For all of the understandable doom-mongering and shitty January we're still now very well positioned for top four run-in.

[sms1986]

Why the hell we only play like this against other top six teams is still a mystery

We were beating smaller teams quite easily earlier in the season.

[Motty]

We were beating smaller teams quite easily earlier in the season.

Oh come on its a bit obvious he meant our recent form against them.

[Suareznumber7]

But every time he plays there in the 1-2 he needs help defensively (which he got from Wijnaldam today) so we're effectively playing a different midfield shape. He just doesn't have Henderson's mobility in that position so I'm not sure what the potential is really if we're playing this system.
It's pretty telling he's never once been picked there over Henderson when both are fit and we're playing this shape

As we saw last year, right after Klopp came in, Can had a long run of games as the #6.  It took him a few games but once he had that run he was one of our best players and a major reason we reached the Europa final.  Hendo has had a great season, probably in the PL team of the year right now, so it's no wonder that he's been the preferred choice in that position when we've played this shape.

[The Final Third]

To be fair, our timing has been out

Switching the game to Burnley when we thought they were shit, they are the 3rd best home team in the PL
Playing Swansea in the early Clements days, they've won 5 in 8 now and are 4th in the form league
Playing Hull just as they upped their game with Silva, no team has had an easy game since then against them
Coming up against last year's PL champions just as they start playing like last season

Aside from that luck, we've been poor as well, except forthe obvious games,

Nevertheless, I'm still optimistic, these things happen, just a few players in the mix with Ings and Grujic and we are not far away

Yep we really swam against the current through these last dozen or so games..on top of the injuries and bad scheduling we copped as well.
Still we should have been prepared better tactically and fought harder as a team.

I think that, barring another injury crisis, the side's now refocused and ready to scrap for the rest of the season and we should hopefully finish strongly.

[Something Worse]

Troopz on Arsenal TV - fair play to him when someone sticks a Don't But The Sun sticker on him...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/2i-JrQI6hWQ?fs=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/2i-JrQI6hWQ?fs=1</a>

Well in to the kid for putting them on him, and to the man himself for supporting it.

[JackWard33]

As we saw last year, right after Klopp came in, Can had a long run of games as the #6.  It took him a few games but once he had that run he was one of our best players and a major reason we reached the Europa final.  Hendo has had a great season, probably in the PL team of the year right now, so it's no wonder that he's been the preferred choice in that position when we've played this shape.

No he didn't have along run of games as the '6' as it is in this system last year - he played as part of a midfield 2 in a totally different system last season (4-2-3-1).

[vinothmct]

It was a fabulous performance. Can was good too. Never hide it i'm one of those can fanboys. There is a good player in him. We should be patient. He is a leadership material.

[mersey_paradiso]

Thank you Liverpool for providing me with some happiness tonight. My arl fella died this week, he wasn't a big football fan but took me to my first game and always was happy for me when the Reds won. Thinking of you mate. Up the fucking reds.

Sorry to hear that mate, YNWA.

[mersey_paradiso]

Was out today, another year older. Any fullgame links?

Happy Birthday mate try this : http://lasthl.com/liverpool-vs-arsenal-highlights-full-match-2/

[RedMichelFerri]

After losing me dad this week, I sat there in the pub tonight utterly subdued all match. Didn't raise an eyebrow at anything that happened because what's the point if he wasn't watching it with me? Then the third goal goes in and I'm top of the fucking world. Out of nowhere, it all wasn't so bad.

 That's what football is. That's what it's all about. Thanks, Reds.

My thoughts goes to you and your family mate. RIP and hope this win gives him good send off.

[RedMichelFerri]

 

This reminds me of Rafa hugging the steward in CL tie :-)

[Garnier]

A great win and sets us up nicely for Burnley. Every supported needed that to cheer up a bit.


Also, it was hilarious to see the good fella Damien Comolli back at Anfield. Strangest f*ckin smile ever

[RedMichelFerri]

Thank you Liverpool for providing me with some happiness tonight. My arl fella died this week, he wasn't a big football fan but took me to my first game and always was happy for me when the Reds won. Thinking of you mate. Up the fucking reds.

RIP and my condolences to you and your family mate. Hope this cheered you a bit during this horrid time.

[Zeb]

Thank you Liverpool for providing me with some happiness tonight. My arl fella died this week, he wasn't a big football fan but took me to my first game and always was happy for me when the Reds won. Thinking of you mate. Up the fucking reds.

After losing me dad this week, I sat there in the pub tonight utterly subdued all match. Didn't raise an eyebrow at anything that happened because what's the point if he wasn't watching it with me? Then the third goal goes in and I'm top of the fucking world. Out of nowhere, it all wasn't so bad.

 That's what football is. That's what it's all about. Thanks, Reds.

Ah fellas, sorry to read these. Glad the match gave you some pleasure.

[Lycan]

Thank you Liverpool for providing me with some happiness tonight. My arl fella died this week, he wasn't a big football fan but took me to my first game and always was happy for me when the Reds won. Thinking of you mate. Up the fucking reds.

Not you as well. Sorry to hear that mate.

[Gifted Right Foot]

I like it when we play like this.  Play more like this.  Ta.

[dorsetgill]

Good result

[GIPPO77]

Where do we have to go to get some consistency.