Liverpool laid down a marker to the other Premier League sides as they hammered West Ham 4-0 at Anfield. The Reds had their front three of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino in the starting XI, while new boys Alisson and Naby Keita got their Premier League debuts.
West Ham too had a number of new faces such as Jack Wilshere and Felipe Anderson but the scoring started early after Andy Robertson whipped in a low cross for Salah to tuck into the net in the 19th minute.
Salah’s partner, Mane, made it two just before half-time as a cross was saved by Milner. The Senegal international slotted the ball into an empty net.
The second half saw more from Liverpool as Mane got the third. He was in an offside position but the goal stood.
Daniel Sturridge then scored within 20 seconds of coming on as a sub and this was Liverpool’s 500th win in the Premier League era.
While our attack was brilliant, it was Keita who was spectacular with his passing and running. The RB Leipzig man was responsible for creating the first goal, thanks to a smart run and pass to Robertson.
And the midfielder certainly caught the attention of a number of Liverpool fans and here are some of the reactions from the Liverpool fans.
When u see new beast mode wijnaldum and reborn sturridge pic.twitter.com/75016nr7UG
— MonsterAmongMen (@uddin8989) August 12, 2018
Keita is unreal! Salah & Mane having a cracker too. Some excellent football. Liverpool looking forward to a savage season. Top of the league as well 😅 pic.twitter.com/1L7ykNrcyx
— Ahmet (@AhmetSavas98) August 12, 2018
Not getting carried away tbh but we’re winning the league
— MAK 🔴 (@lfc_mak) August 12, 2018
Keita was superb, his movements, passes and marking he was just excellent . we really going to see a lot from this guy
— Bongani_Africa (@AfricaBongani) August 12, 2018
The black Iniesta is born! Naby Keita!
— Chewbacca Suarez (@asadsain93) August 12, 2018
— chrys (@DomChrystian) August 12, 2018
liverpool fans watching keita play pic.twitter.com/xzDryHnSlA
— MonsterAmongMen (@uddin8989) August 12, 2018
Keita was all over man. Robbo’s passing…Milner work rate…Sturridge 20 seconds….mesmerizing
— Jonny X Meteor (@JonnyXMeteor) August 12, 2018
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