LIVERPOOL have made it a record 64 games unbeaten at Anfield.
An own goal from Leicester defender Jonny Evans set them on their way before headers from Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino.
GOOD NIGHT
So in what we all thought would be a tense, tight game, ended up with another Klopp home masterclass. A 64th one at that.
After complete control, Liverpool took the lead thanks to a Jonny Evans own goal on the 21st minute. 20 minutes later, Diogo Jota popped up like a fox in the box with a header of his own which broke the record of scoring in four consecutive home games for the Reds.
Leicester came out in the second half on a comeback mission but didn’t really trouble Alisson. Roberto Firmino then had his effort cleared off the line which you can see in the blog before finally getting the goal he deserved to wrap up the points.
Leicester who were high flying before the game, have been humbled by the reigning Champions and as for Liverpool, they really put on a show for the late Ray Clemence.
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MATCH REPORT
Plenty of talking points from the Sunday main event including Liverpool’s unbeaten run, Jota breaking records and James Milner’s training ground door.
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RODGERS’ VIEWS
Quotes from the Leicester boss on where his team went wrong today.
Rodgers said: “I thought first half when we had it we were looking too much for the through ball on the counter whenever we had to make passes.
Still had a really good chance, when Harvey comes inside and that’s a big opportunity at this level. Didn’t quite go in for us and Jay Jay went close.”
The Leicester boss added: “Second half was much better, we had to change it. We gave it 15 minutes and then made the change.
We started to be more aggressive and then we conceded another soft goal from a set piece.”
ARE YOU SERIOUS?
Roberto Firmino’s effort that cleared off the line which Jurgen Klopp was referring to in his post match interview.
It really doesn’t get any closer than that!
KLOPP’S THOUGHTS
The Liverpool boss mentioning how delighted he was with today’s performance, especially as Roberto Firmino got on the score sheet.
Klopp said “We deserved it 100%. The boys played an incredible game against a top top top opponent and playing like the way we played tonight, I don’t take things like this for granted.
The boys were really on fire football wise. They played and played and played.”
The German added: “Bobby, what people say about him, it’s ridiculous what people say. Just because you have nothing else to talk about sometimes, that’s my feeling. You cannot be closer to a goal than he was tonight.
Everybody thought the same in that moment, yes 3-0 great and exactly the right goal scorer. We were all so happy for him.”
MILNER’S ANALYSIS
Skipper James Milner discussing the game and explaining his door at the training ground.
Milner said “I think first half we were very good, second half weren’t as good. We let them into the game a bit more I think. There’s a lot of miles in the boys legs with internationals and things like that but I thought we kept the ball pretty well.
I just said to him, I think I would have been angrier than him. It was just one of those nights where I thought he was outstanding but he just couldn’t get his goal so I’m delighted he got it.
You do the job you can and Neco came on and done very well. He slots straight in and made some great challenges and great contributions.
“Milner added: We’re blessed to have a great squad of players. Everyone is pushing each other, people are playing wherever asked and doing a good job.”
“It’s wood and hinges… Not exactly a statue or a stand.”
THE STANDINGS
Liverpool go joint top with Spurs with only goal difference separating the sides. As for Leicester, they stay fourth.
LINEKER GIVES CREDIT
Gary Lineker showing his appreciation to what an amazing team Klopp has assembled despite the injury crisis he is currently facing.
RED HOT FORM
Liverpool have now gone 64 consecutive games unbeaten at home which is a new club record!
JOB DONE
Liverpool cruise to a 3-0 victory.
PEEEEEEEEEEP!
THATS THE GAME!
3 GOALS 3 POINTS!
FT LIVERPOOL 3-0 LEICESTER
LIVERPOOL 3-0 LEICESTER
90+3. Leicester with probably the last chance of the game.
They work it well to the overlapping Marc Albrighton who found himself in a bit of space, but he fluffs his lines and puts the ball out of Anfield.
Sums up the Foxes game.
LIVERPOOL 3-0 LEICESTER
90+1. The clean sheet was almost erased.
Vardy snuck in behind the defence and went round the keeper but the angle was too tight to score from there, even for a striker of his ability.
FOUR MINUTES OF ADDED TIME TO GO
BACKTRACK
Firmino forcing accounts to update their status’ as he puts the Reds 3-0 up.
Training ground stuff.
Delivery was spot on from James Milner yet again as it fell right onto the head of the leaping Brazilian, Roberto Firmino.
That should be that.
LIVERPOOL 3-0 LEICESTER
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
FIRMINO GETS HIS GOAL!
LOVELY HEADER!
LIVERPOOL 2-0 LEICESTER
82. Jota’s been good today.
The Liverpool forward drove through the middle of the park and played a nice ball to Mane but his powerful effort was comfortably saved by Schmeichel.
The Reds trying to wrap it up.
LIVERPOOL 2-0 LEICESTER
80. Poor delivery from the Turkish international.
Sailed right over everyone and Mane was able to do his defence duties and clean up.
LIVERPOOL 2-0 LEICESTER
79. Chance for Under to put it in the box from a freekick as Leicester try and restore some hope in this game.
This could get interesting.
LIVERPOOOL 2-0 LEICESTER
76. HOW HAS THAT NOT GONE IN?!
The initial shot from Firmino was stopped by Schmeichel, but then rebounded out to the Brazilian who had a second effort cleared off the line.
The ball then fell to the ever present Sadio Mane who saw his shot deflected onto the post.
WOW. How are Liverpool not 3-0 up?
LIVERPOOL 2-0 LEICESTER
74. Delightful ball in but the referee notices some pushing in the box and blows the whistle for a foul.
Leicester freekick.
LIVERPOOL 2-0 LEICESTER
73. This time Robertson gets caught and the foul is given but just outside the box.
Dangerous set piece for Liverpool.
LIVERPOOL 2-0 LEICESTER
71. Diogo Jota weaving his way through the Leicester defence and gets a shot off.
He did seem to get caught late and is now down currently injured but VAR have done a quick check and quickly dismissed any appeals.
LIVERPOOL 2-0 LEICESTER
69. Corner kick for Liverpool dealt with by Jamie Vardy.
Highlights the recent stat of how the game is going for the England international.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
