Here is how Twitter reacted after Reds win 2-0 to reclaim the top spot.
Liverpool traveled to Wales to play the relegation contenders Cardiff City. Jurgen Klopp’s men won 2-0, but it was not a particularly easy game for the Reds who had to dig deep to procure all three points to reclaim their top spot in the league table.
During the first half, Liverpool had two easy chances to put the game beyond the eyesight of the hosts, but they failed to find the back of the net on both the occasions. Cardiff City, though, had a chance through their striker Oumar Niasse, but the Senegalese striker scuffed the shot and did not get the perfect contact. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker tipped the ball over the crossbar to keep the scoreline intact.
The Blues slowed down as the game went and struggled to contain the likes of Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Naby Keita who enjoyed plenty of possession inside Cardiff City’s half. Liverpool needed something magical and their midfielder Gini Wijnaldum scored a belter from a corner.
Set piece taker Trent Alexander Arnold picked up the run of the Dutch International who thundered the ball inside the back of the net to break the deadlock. The Reds could have drawn level, thanks to an open-goal miss from the Skipper Sean Morrisson who completely got it wrong.
Liverpool dealt with the set pieces really well and when they had a chance to break through, they made it count. Mohamed Salah was handled and pushed back by Morrison inside the penalty box. Ever reliable James Milner took the penalty to slot it past the goalkeeper Neil Etheridge and give a two-goal cushion.
Jurgen Klopp will be delighted to secure all three points and keep up the pace with Manchester City in the league table.
Here is how Twitter reacted to Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Cardiff City.
Whatever happens from here, #MCFC and #LFC have both been exceptional throughout the season.
— Jim Beglin (@jimbeglin) April 21, 2019
Im geniunely amazed anyone is trying to make an argument against that pen
— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) April 21, 2019
Fabinho got himself a concussion so Milner can come on and score the penalty.
We’re playing 4D chess.
— Paul (@Kolology) April 21, 2019
It was a penalty for me. Can’t really see how you could think otherwise…..but you will, of course.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 21, 2019
It’s going to go to the last day. What a season.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 21, 2019
8⃣8⃣ points, so far. 💪
The most we’ve ever earned in a @premierleague season. 👊 pic.twitter.com/nM0B8vnUTk
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 21, 2019
Liverpool have now won more points in 2018/19 than they have ever managed in any other Premier League campaign.
P35 W27 D7 L1 PTS88
What an incredible season this has been. 👏 pic.twitter.com/esKYj0GcEv
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 21, 2019
Liverpool have now won 88 Premier League points this season, enough to win the title in:
🏆 92-93
🏆 95-96
🏆 96-97
🏆 97-98
🏆 98-99
🏆 00-01
🏆 01-02
🏆 02-03
🏆 07-08
🏆 09-10
🏆 10-11
🏆 13-14
🏆 14-15
🏆 15-162018-19 is all that matters, though. pic.twitter.com/hmU0FKlwMC
— Coral (@Coral) April 21, 2019
5 – Mohamed Salah has won five penalties this season in the Premier League, only Wilfried Zaha (6) has won more. No other Liverpool player has earned more than one. Precarious. #CARLIV pic.twitter.com/xhpR94zhU1
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 21, 2019
⭐Man of the Match, @LFC‘s Joel Matip
98 touches (most in match)
Completed 82/90 passes
Won 6/10 duels (5/8 aerial)
2 clearances
2 interceptions pic.twitter.com/zR9Fg2xrmi— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) April 21, 2019
Rival fans having a massive meltdown on Salah getting another clear penalty, forcing their agendas yet again. The evidence is clear and Salah has helped Liverpool again.
Please, just… pic.twitter.com/Hm2Hr7TSNl
— Samuel (@VintageSalah) April 21, 2019
Another critical three points today for Liverpool, with only three matches to go. We keep fighting on. #CARLIV #cleansheet pic.twitter.com/VkfC9m998G
— Linda Pizzuti Henry (@Linda_Pizzuti) April 21, 2019
Giniiiii
— Ryan Babel (@Ryanbabel) April 21, 2019
