Liverpool survived a late onslaught from Chelsea to head back home with a narrow 2-1 win from Stamford Bridge, with Trent Alexander-Arnold impressing.
It took Liverpool just 14 minutes to grab a foothold in the game, with Trent Alexander-Arnold bundling in an emphatic free-kick from around 20 yards out. The Reds were then two to the good at the half hour mark, when Roberto Firmino caressed Andrew Robertson’s cross into the bottom corner.
N’Golo Kante did pull a goal back for Chelsea, scoring a fantastic solo goal in the 71st minute, thereby setting up a frantic end to the game. But, Liverpool managed to hold on to their slender advantage to make it six wins in six at the start of the Premier League season. And, Alexander-Arnold was the toast of the fans following a strong display.
Trent Alexander-Arnold:
⚽ 5 Goals
?️ 22 Assists20 years old? pic.twitter.com/shzTwMpSd9
— TheKop.com (@TheKop_com) September 22, 2019
The quick corner vs. Barcelona.
The free-kick routine vs. Chelsea.Trent Alexander-Arnold is a set-piece mastermind. ? pic.twitter.com/ParzPyuXvK
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) September 22, 2019
He just gets better and better. @trentaa98 is one of the most exciting young talents on the planet. Sensational player.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 22, 2019
Gerrard-esque from Alexander-Arnold that is. Superb technique on the strike, wonderful goal!#CHELIV #LFC
— Scott Groom (@ScottCGroom) September 22, 2019
Trent Alexander Arnold after slotting that free kick top bins pic.twitter.com/vpPmQIrObx
— 1/3 of BAD Inc. (@DimitryRO) September 22, 2019
I proper love a Trent goal ?pic.twitter.com/xn1BIw3kQW
— Stanley House ??6️⃣ (@StanleyHouseLFC) September 22, 2019
Another player who received the adulation of the Liverpool fans was Roberto Firmino, who not just scored the winner but also worked hard to earn his side all three points.
Robertson?Firmino… you know what happened next…
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) September 22, 2019
Bobby Firmino against the top six:
⚽️ vs Chelsea
⚽️ vs Man Utd
⚽️⚽️ vs Tottenham
⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ vs Man City
⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ vs ArsenalBig game player. #LFC #CHELIV pic.twitter.com/jTFwCXV1e8
— TheKop.com (@TheKop_com) September 22, 2019
I hope Roberto Firmino retires at Liverpool. #LFC
— Scouser Chris (@ScouserChrisLFC) September 22, 2019
Finally, Adrian and Joel Matip were lauded for their efforts in contributing towards the narrow win for Liverpool.
Unpopular opinion:
Since the start of 2019, Joel Matip has been our best player.
Unreal yet again. pic.twitter.com/9tuJ49rsKD
— Laurie (@LFCLaurie) September 22, 2019
Biggest compliment you can give Adrian right now is Liverpool aren’t missing Alisson. Which is ominous for their rivals when he returns.
— David Preece (@davidpreece12) September 22, 2019
Joel Matip doesn’t get enough credit because he plays alongside Van Dijk but what an absolute giant he is! Calm, confident and has really come into his own since he came back into the team early this year. Absolutely phenomenal ????❤️??
— neha_johri_rawal⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@0412Njr) September 22, 2019
Huge win. Big statement. Should have done better for large parts of the second period but it’s the three points that count.
Joel Matip absolutely heroic towards the end. Not sure there are many better CBs than him in Europe right now apart from the man next to him.
— Jack Sear (@JackSear) September 22, 2019
Adrian has made sure Liverpool haven’t missed the best keeper in the world. What a free signing.
— Stanley House ??6️⃣ (@StanleyHouseLFC) September 22, 2019
