Aldridge, Garcia & more: Twitter reacts as Liverpool beat Sunderland
John Aldridge and Luis Garcia both tweet their thoughts after Liverpool are 2-1 winners against Sunderland at Anfield
Liverpool moved to within a point of Premier League leaders Chelsea after a nervy 2-1 victory over Sunderland at Anfield.
Steven Gerrard made the breakthrough in the first half thanks to a powerful free-kick before Daniel Sturridge doubled the home side’s lead, with Ki Sung-Yueng netting a late Sunderland strike to ensure a nervy finish.
The Reds go past Manchester City into second place after a tight win, and here is a selection of the best Twitter reaction from the football fraternity in chronological order.
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) is buoyed by Anfield’s atmosphere: “There is a great buzz about the place!! Atmosphere is great.”
Ex-Sunderland defender Michael Gray (@mickygray33) is not a fan of the Black Cats’s Argentine defender: “Get him off we will do better with 10men… Vergini is the worst player I’ve seen since Fredgard… #safc”
Chris Kamara (@chris_kammy) keeps the Twitter world updated: “For those not watching its 1-0 to Liverpool a fab free kick from Steven Gerrard.”
Norwich defender Elliott Bennett (@Ebenno88) eulogises about the Liverpool captain: “When you need someone special to step up Steven Gerrard is always the man for Liverpool. What a football player! Killer blow before half-time.”
Trust a Toffee to take the glean of the striker Lee Carsley (@lecarso): “Keeper..”
Former Leicester midfielder Robbie Savage (@RobbieSavage8) also questions Vito Mannone: “@Pschmeichel1 why do goalkeepers take a step the other way putting weight on wrong foot then can’t get back to side they protect mate?”
Swansea winger Wayne Routledge (@WayneRoutledge) enjoys Sturridge’s 20th goal of the season: “Mr Sturridge… Take a bow”
Liverpool cult hero Luis Garcia (@LuchoGarcia14) praises the striker’s technique: “Second for Liverpool, @D_Sturridge with a nice touch, put the ball close to the top corner.”
Gray (@mickygray33) can’t take on more from Vergini: “OMG GET HIM OFF… Think u know who I mean.. His legs are on the wrong way round..!!! Haha I’m sorry but I have to laugh.. Go on vagina lad.”
Burnley centre-half Kevin Long (@kevinlong28) shows the famous Irish wit: “Vergini for Sunderland looks like a great player.”
Former Liverpool defender Rob Jones (@RobjonesLFC2) observes as a current Reds full-back switches off: “Fell asleep at corner. Hope it doesn’t cost us.”
Manchester City defender Micah Richards (@MicahRichards) places friendship above title rivalry: “Congrats to @D_Sturridge on 20 Premier League goals! So happy for you bro.”
Former Liverpool defender Roy Evans (@Roy_Evo) gives his thoughts on the win: “Not our best performance but most importantly we hung in there at the end and got the 3pts! Great win when we weren’t at our best, well done lads.”
Ex-Liverpool striker Adam Morgan (@AMorgan94) has a good feeling: “We’re going to win the league. This is our year!!”
