Agger, Sahin & more: Twitter reacts as Liverpool and Newcastle win

Stewart Downing helped Liverpool to a 1-0 victory over Anzhi Mackhachkala on Thursday to leave Brendan Rodgers’ men top of their Europa League group.

Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur managed to salvage a 1-1 draw with Maribor, while Newcastle United were 1-0 winners against Club Brugge.

Here are some tweets from the professionals after a busy day in the Europa League on Thursday.

Swansea midfielder Wayne Routledge ‏(@WayneRoutledge) is more concerned about matters off the pitch: “Does anyone know what watch Roberto Carlos has on? Samuel Eto’o wages that they are talking about are making my eyes water! #MadeMan”

Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon (‏@Aaron7Lennon) was disappointed with the result: “Not the result we wanted but we have two home games next in this competition and need to take maximum points. Also, great support again from our fans as usual out here, get home safely see you all Sunday!”

Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam (‏@Charlie26Adam) is happy for his former team-mate: “Delighted to see Stewart Downing getting a goal. Top player!”

Ex-Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann ‏(@DietmarHamann) felt Daniel Agger’s cheeky attempt should have been given but was happy with the win: “That Agger goal should have stood. Well played again #LFC another clean sheet defending a lot better lately things are on the up #confidentforsunday!”

Liverpool striker Adam Morgan ‏(@AMorgan94) also thinks it bodes well for Sunday: “Great win Liverpool! Over the moon for Stewart – what a goal!! Bring on Everton! #merseysidederby”

Marseille midfielder Joey Barton ‏(@Joey7Barton) is disappointed to lose in the Europa League: “Disappointed with result tonight. Personally, another 90 minutes towards full fitness. Massive game Sunday now against Lyon. #allezlom”

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger (‏@DanielAgger) is pleased with the win: “Great three points today:)”

Reds midfielder Nuri Şahin ‏(@nurisahin05) enjoyed Downing’s goal: “Important three points… happy for Stewart Downing’s goal!!!”

Injured Brazil star Lucas Leiva ‏(@LucasLeiva87) was happy to see his team-mates win: “One more win and an important three points. Well done lads. Now Derby at the weekend. Good night #ynwa!”

Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones ‏(@Brad_Jones1) hails the match-winner: “Good solid team performance tonight. Delighted for Stewart Downing to get his goal!”

Finally, Shane Ferguson (‏@shane_fergie) is happy to see Newcastle beat Brugge: “Great result tonight thanks everyone for your comments!”

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