Liverpool moved back above Manchester City in the Premier League table as they thrashed Huddersfield Town.
Match Report
Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah both scored twice after Naby Keita's rapid opener as Liverpool thumped Huddersfield Town 5-0 to move back to the top of the Premier League table.
After Manchester City took over at the summit following their victory at Old Trafford on Wednesday, Jurgen Klopp's side responded impressively to put the pressure back on Pep Guardiola's side – who face Burnley on Sunday – in the title race.
The Reds did not have to wait long to take the lead on Friday, Keita tucking in Liverpool's fastest ever Premier League goal after just 15 seconds, before Mane's fine header doubled their advantage.
Salah got in on the act on the stroke of half-time and the Egypt forward doubled his tally after Mane had headed home a second of his own, the duo helping Liverpool send out a message ahead of their Champions League clash with Barcelona.
Player Ratings
Match Events
1' GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Huddersfield (Keita)
LIVERPOOL LEAD INSIDE A MINUTE! An incredible start for the home side as Keita nicks the ball away from Stankovic and takes Salah's pass in his stride before beating Lossl low to the goalkeeper's right. It's 1-0!
23' GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Huddersfield (Mane)
Mane makes it 2-0 and it's all too easy for Liverpool. Van Dijk drives forward before moving the ball left to Robertson, whose superb cross is nodded in by the diminutive Senegal winger.
46' GOAL! Liverpool 3-0 Huddersfield (Salah)
Salah marks his milestone appearance with his 20th Premier League goal of the campaign! Alexander-Arnold spotted the attacker's darting run into the box and Salah lifted a deft finish over the onrushing Lossl. It's 3-0 on the stroke of half-time.
66' GOAL! Liverpool 4-0 Huddersfield (Mane)
It's a second header for the 27-year-old as he nods Henderson's ball into the box back across Lossl.
73' Shaqiri & Oxlade-Chamberlain replace Sturridge & Wijnaldum
He's back! Oxlade-Chamberlain returns to the Premier League for the first time in 367 days, replacing striker Sturridge.
Shaqiri also gets a chance to impress off the bench, with Wijnaldum making way just over 15 minutes from full-time.
83' GOAL! Liverpool 5-0 Huddersfield (Salah)
It's 5-0 and it's two for Salah. No missing this one, the forward gifted the simplest of finishes from Robertson's measured pass in from the left side.
jacksonjuan
287
I usually don’t support Liverpool but salah,mane and Keita are really making us Africans proud 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿 ✅what a day
Divyansh26
172
What a match for us .......Such a beautiful contribution from our players ....... Salah scored 2 and assist 1......👌 Mane scored 2 .....✌ Keita scores 1.....👆 Robbo assists 2 goals ..... ✌ TAA and Hendo with 1 assists 👆 And this resulted in a 5-0 ✋demolition of Huddersfield........ And the biggest positive for us was seeing Ox,Shaq and Gomez starting from the bench .........Wonderful from our team ...... In Klopp we trust ..... 👍.... You'll never walk alone💪🔥........
VanishPrasad
156
If Modric can win Ballon D'Or. Salah can win Puskas. Pogba can get into PFA team of the year. Then everything is possible...Liverpool can win the EPL this year. Never give up 💪
FahimJakaria
144
He scores 20+ goals in 2 consecutive season and still he is a one season wonder!he scored 21 goals and 8 assist and a highest goal scorer right now and still he is a one season wonder!rest in pis and we know he Isn't a one season wonder❤
grizou
115
salah he is the student of a goat so it is why he is also a goat Ronaldo : dont cry my student you will be here in Ucl final next year also dont cry Salah: thanks master doon
VanishPrasad
101
He is one of the most underrated player on the planet because he is humble He was booed in his own country because he didn't win trophies He was called selfish because he tries to score and help his team. The fans don't sing his name a lot and despite his work is remarkable In spite of all that he has always been reguilar at Liverpool during the 3 seasons. His performance is improving day by day. He has 20 goals in PL and he takes part of the team of the season. Dear football fans appreciate Mané's tremendous work and give him all the credit he deserves
Mohammed_Al-Ghazaly
95
It's an African night as Salah, Mané and Keita have scored 5 goals for the Reds.
Upwardly2015
90
Red hot Liverpool! Massive goals as usual. The race for the EPL title is kept on high speed. It's always exciting watching Liverpool games, no fear of heart attacks. (If you know, you know)
VanishPrasad
87
Liverpool has a chance to win the EPL but we can not hide the fact that they need help from other teams as well. They will hope that Manchester City does drop their points in their upcoming games.
jemo-mtane
86
Ladies and gentlemen this Liverpool squad will win both Champions League and English Premier League ⚽️🔥⚽️ I mean The Whole team is on fire!! Just wait and watch and hey remember , Keep my word!!.
montestiokah
85
Liverpool as just made a statement.... But wolves know how to deal with such statements best... But B4 the can do what they knw to do best.... This guy will be paying a visit... And you know what that means
jidbirsu
82
no matter how this season ends, we did it kloppwise. we spent a lot yes..but when u look at our squad, all haters please LOOK AT OUR SQUAD...market value all over the place, we bought as per market value..brought vvd allison keita fabinho for a lot of money..but on matchday if u know , u know.... . but end of the day, if u dont have this team spirit n this fight within u..then please stop watching football..Please BOW DOWN TO KLOPP PEOPLE, I BELIEVE TILL THE END.. let them people troll n criticize, let burnley burn the criticism n rodgers kill the troll n brighton bright up merseyside.
FahimJakaria
80
Mo back in his best.Mane continues doing his right job.TAA and Robertson once again shows anytime anywhere they're ready to help our front 3.VVD he is always doing his best.Allison always ready to stop shots even It's bomb or anything else.we needed a very active Midfielder and i think Keita is right for that and his best backup OX,he is back also.with all this character and playing with high press it will no be disappointing when Liverpool beats Barca,we're going to right way dude,Barca be ready,Reds are coming❤
Bir_Gorkhe
76
while countinho was in liverpool mane was a sub player bt now he became a key player...& he shows his quality...for me he is more better than countinho...mane could be epl top scorer this year....
grizou
67
liverpool in the begin of the season droope many point but wake up now and score several goals but i think that time is over : liverpool this season in EPL
FahimJakaria
64
My heart palpitates when i think we did everything whatever we needed and doing everything whatever we need but still we are not winning the league..i don't think City will drop any single points but we can hope so!aren't we?with respect for City to all the fans just enjoy the Glory and support both team bcz they need it whatever they did this Season❤
subodh3
38
this is gonna be so hard whoever wins the title after last matchday. you cannot deny that both top teams deserves the tittle. what a performance 😍 loved it.
LucasJo
33
Salah and mane Will now go for goal in the role for whatever it takes. Still firmino wasn’t even in the squad and I don’t even want to think about the numbers with him in the pitch. Allez Allez Allez
kenzytalbe
32
Salah first to score 20 goals for pl this season scores another goal top scorer his team on top of the league not on the PFA toty people still call him selfish and diver Can someone explain this?!?!
leeklnors
9
Barcelona fans right now after seeing the results
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Barca is not Huddersfield