Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino brought the magic in two game-defining moments just eight minutes apart at Arsenal, two goals that breathe a sigh of relief for Man City.
With the Gunners on a five-game win and with home advantage, there was a sense of potential banana skin for the Reds as they looked to take advantage of the City.
And while there was nothing beautiful in the first half in a rainy Emirates, Liverpool only needed two moments of pure quality to finish the job.
It was not for the faint of heart that at one point Thiago forced Alisson’s expert intervention before feeding him Jota, who finished excellently on the near post.
It launched the celebration of the pure relief of the players of Jurgen Klopp and on the stands.
Pure Magic.
And even though Jota did not last too long in his moment, his replacement in Firmino cheered the traveling head back just eight minutes later.
After starting the move with sublime pressure into the box, he would soon find himself at the end of the delivery of Andy Robertson for a deft and ingenious finish on the net.
Some way to mark that you get back into action after a month without a game!
This team is just built differently.
They looked the remaining 30 minutes with full professionalism and on their terms, their ninth league win in a row surely tied with a bow.
It was a different statement and a vital statement, with the difference in Man City now only a single point with nine players left. Play up.
And, really, the festivities said it all.
There’s something here and we’ll soon know how special it will be, but for now, just enjoy it all.
These are truly the days.
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