Theo Squires believes the mental monsters are back after Liverpool came from behind to beat Crystal Palace late on Saturday.
Liverpool fans have been denied the chance to go top of the Premier League as Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott prepare for action at Selhurst Park.In the 74th minute, the Reds went 1-0 up against Crystal Palace, who had won just one of their previous eight games.
Jurgen Klopp’s men failed to hit the target.But just as the pair came on, Elliott was fouled, Jordan Ayew was sent off for a second yellow card and Jones set up Mohamed Salah for Liverpool’s equaliser.
In the 90th minute of the first half, after the fourth official signaled 10 minutes of extra time, Elliott took the ball from Salah and fired a shot into the bottom corner from the edge of the penalty area, completing an unexpected victory.
Manchester United halted Liverpool’s celebrations as Mohamed Salah and Rio Ferdinand showed real class.
Cue enjoyed the celebrations on Saturday as the Reds climbed to the top of the table thanks to their performance against all opposition. “Liverpool, top of the league! Liverpool, Liverpool, top of the league!” It came from outside fans.
A few hours later, the ECHO returned to Merseyside on the 6.43pm train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street, with Arsenal’s nearest rivals at home to Man City. ), the fans remained glued to the match played at Villa Park.
It was reported earlier this week. Of course, with the stormy weather outside, unreliable Wi-Fi that cuts out at the worst possible time, and lots of non-working outlets with no way to charge electrical devices, it was easier said than done.
But Liverpool fans have a way to follow every step of the final leg at Villa Park, including Kai Havertz’s controversial late disallowed goal, using a combination of social media and mobile apps from Sky Sports and NOW TV.
After the final whistle: “Liverpool, first in the league! Liverpool, Liverpool, first in the league!” As the train passed through the Midlands, the weary fans sang again.
Just hours earlier, the same supporters would have been in disbelief that their side had followed up a disappointing performance in the capital with a final victory.
But there was no problem for the Reds to be on top at 7.30pm.So why the surprise and disbelief? After all, when Klopp first took charge of the club in October 2015, he knew Copites needed to be converted from doubters to believers.
Liverpool 2.0 have established themselves as title contenders this season, but caution remains after a disastrous season last season. With Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle United all visiting Anfield in the upcoming festive period, they will have the opportunity to be among the favorites at the break.
The thing about title-winning teams is that they can win even when they play poorly. United have won three times in the last week, beating Fulham, Sheffield United and now Crystal Palace.
In doing so, they recorded losses against the Cottagers and Eagles in the evening. Elliott’s 91st goal against Palace was Liverpool’s last 17 Premier League wins under Klopp.
Only Arsene Wenger and David Moyes have seen more of the division’s history. Moreover, they lost their place in the English league this season by 18 points. That’s more points than any other team.
Meanwhile, contributions from Elliott and Jones marked the Reds’ ninth and 10th Premier League goals of the season. Seven of those came after one game, four came in the last week.
This table shows the league leaders with the most wins and fewest losses, while boasting the most efficient offense and worst defense. And perhaps the most surprising thing is that it doesn’t work, at least for most people.
Klopp’s best is yet to come. But in reality, the manner in which this victory was achieved is reminiscent of Liverpool’s first great German team.
Such a win immediately brings back memories of Aston Villa in November 2019 and the Reds’ 2019/20 Premier League triumph. Many results are full of late goals and come-from-behind wins. They didn’t call him Champion for nothing.
Klopp called this team a “monster of mentality”. But after beating LASK Linz 3-1 in Austria in their Europa League opener last September for their fourth win of the season in six games, the German dismissed the idea of a new look.
