Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the pick of the four goals at Anfield on Thursday night, as Liverpool beat Newcastle United 3-1. Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter, loving what Thiago did in reaction to Alexander-Arnold’s goal.
It was a comfortable-ish win in the end for Liverpool, though they were tested by a brave Newcastle side under Eddie Howe. The Toon pressed high at times, and worked incredibly hard – perhaps deserving more.
Jonjo Shelvey gave Newcastle the lead against his former side, lashing a 25-yard drive into Alisson’s bottom corner. But Diogo Jota equalised, controversially, with Isaac Hayden down with a head injury. Mike Dean continued play.
Mo Salah netted his 22nd of the season before Alexander-Arnold unleashed a hammer strike. A brilliant effort that flew into the top corner – and a video has emerged on Twitter of Thiago’s brilliant reaction, the Spaniard in disbelief.
Liverpool fans love Thiago reaction to Alexander-Arnold goal
The win was doubly as good for Liverpool, after their Merseyside rivals managed to stop Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and earn a point – drawing 1-1. Jordan Pickford, a Tottenham target, was immense between the sticks.
Thiago, of course, was given enormous praise for his wonderful effort against FC Porto in the Champions League. His shot was a thing of beauty, skimming through into the corner. Whether it hit the ground is up for debate.
Having clocked Thiago’s reaction to Alexander-Arnold’s second of the season – and his 12th goal involvement – many Liverpool fans had their say, loving what they saw.
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