A thumping 7-0 scoreline at the end of Liverpool’s triumph over rivals Manchester United in the Premier League came as a shock when the two sides met on Sunday.
This was the first time since 1925 that Liverpool scored five goals past their rivals in a league game at Anfield. This however, was the Merseyside club’s biggest win over United.
Here are some of the key quotes after the match:
“You could see the energy levels were back. We have shown recently we are on the path back. It’s a big win.” – Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson
“To get it today against United with that result is unbelievable. I’m going home to celebrate with the family, Chamomile tea and sleep.” – Mohamed Salah after becoming Liverpool’s all-time leading Premier League scorer on 129 goals.
“We were eager to keep going, keep pressing them and keep scoring goals.” – Dutch forward Cody Gakpo after scoring twice.
“This is definitely a strong setback and is unacceptable. I’m really disappointed and angry about it. It is a reality check.” – Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
“Everybody has to feel us, everybody has to know we are still around. That’s what we have to be from now on.” – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
“The players will be ashamed when the going got tough, they went missing.” – Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane.
“That second-half performance felt like two or three years ago when the opposition just couldn’t cope with them, especially at Anfield.” – Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.
“The second half was an absolute disgrace.” – Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville.
— (Quotes compiled by AFP)
Here are some of the reactions from Twitter:
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