Liverpool was 0-1 winners over relegation languishing Norwich as hostilities returned in the Premier League. It took deep into the second period for the goal to arrive as the Norwich guys were a hard nut to crack at home.
It took match persistence and technical brilliance for Liverpool to find the breakthrough as home advantage ensured that the Canaries was solid in the contest.
In the end, the Reds wait for a goal paid off as they celebrated a well-deserved win on the road.
With the three-point in the bag for Liverpool, we evaluate three massive talking points from the tie.
Super Mane To The Rescue
While Liverpool started with a front three comprising of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, the goal scorer was kept on the bench.
He was unleashed in the second half by manager Jürgen Klopp replacing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and produced the goods expected of him in the game.
He gave the Reds a lifeline as he controlled superbly to finish in the bottom corner. This he achieved not minding the pressure around him on receiving the ball from the midfield.
Mane might have won Liverpool the League as he came to the clubs’ rescue when they needed the goal most in the game.
Henderson Inspiring Liverpool
The Liverpool young cum Veteran had been an encouraging figure for Liverpool althrough the current campaign.
His goal against Southampton was terrific as he tucked the ball into the net just from 12yards to extend the Reds leads in the game. He’s made a massive contribution again as Liverpool sealed a vital away win on the road.
Against Daniel Farke’s men, he marshaled the midfield in aplomb while picking out forward (substitute) Sadio Mane with a vicious pass all the way from the midfield.
That pass to Mane and the distance involved coupled with the accuracy of the ball depicts his midfield quality as he’s been inspiring all season for Liverpool Football Club.
Mane Is Truly World Class
This is a reality as we have seen countless times this season ranging from his performance in the Premier League to the European scene. He may not be the Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Neymar Santos Jnr. of this world but he’s truly a magnificent footballer to watch by all standards.
This earned him the continental recognition as he was crowned early this year (January) as the African Footballer of the Year also known as the African King.
He’s achieved this feat ahead of African Superstars like fellow Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah and Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez. It’s a big one for him and Liverpool as the club continues to enjoy his class art along in the season in all competition notably in the English Premier League.
