Liverpool climbed up to fifth in the Premier League table as they outclassed Stoke City to a 3-0 win at the Bet365 Stadium on Wednesday.
Liverpool only had a slender one-goal lead for large parts of the match following Sadio Mane’s 17th minute opener, giving the hosts a glimmer of hope of a comeback. But, Mohamed Salah’s introduction reinforced the Reds’ dominion as the Egyptian scored a late brace to round off the win.
The match wasn’t without controversy though, as Simon Mignolet was let off easily for what seemed to be a blatant red card-worthy foul on Mame Biram Diouf in the first half. And Liverpool fans thanked their stars while also arguing that the Belgian’s error-strewn ways will soon catch up to him.
I’m afraid Simon Mignolet’s time in a Liverpool shirt needs to brought to an end. Could have so easily cost us this game. We know what his level is: 5-7 decent games followed by the inevitable error.
Karius in for the next game and a new keeper in Jan. My choice: Jack Butland.
— Raj Chohan (@rajsinghchohan) November 29, 2017
Look at this fool Mignolet pic.twitter.com/xXI2vR0Vwd
— Slime (@curlsandclout) November 29, 2017
I’m convinced Simon Mignolet won some sort of a fan competition to play for Liverpool
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) November 29, 2017
That mignolet challenge is like deja vu from the Leicester game, mad how he still gets a game for a club looking to challenge for the league, worst keeper out of the top 6
— RILEY (@lfc_riley) November 29, 2017
Mignolet is a mid table team keeper he’ll always get my support while he’s in goals for Liverpool but even Stevie wonder can see he ain’t good enough
— givin it bifters.laa (@gunnerslaa) November 29, 2017
Mohamed Salah was the darling of the Liverpool fans once again after his late blitz ensured a comfortable win.
Me whenever Salah gets the ball?⚽️ pic.twitter.com/3aUIyp56rd
— LFCVine (@LFCVine) November 29, 2017
that mo salah volley vs Stoke tho pic.twitter.com/sWa0B1iAfv
— The Kenn Leandre (@kennleandre) November 30, 2017
Reporter: Leo, what’s it feel like to be the best player in the world?
Messi: I don’t know, ask Mo Salah. pic.twitter.com/BIdBqgxttM
— Jonathan Clausen (@jclausen_5) November 30, 2017
We have to do everything we can to keep Salah at this club, throw millions at him, put a £1billion release clause in his contract, turn Anfield into a pyramid, I don’t care, just keep this man happy ? pic.twitter.com/oJMDUpNjkp
— Conor Crosbie (@DesignsByConor) November 30, 2017
Mo Salah having lunch with better players than him #YNWA #LFCFamily pic.twitter.com/siQUWabGxg
— Jamie LFC (@Jamievanz13) November 30, 2017
When you come on and steal the show. One for Mane, two for Salah. Liverpool 3 Stoke City 0. #WTRWWAW pic.twitter.com/1DeyacBaQF
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) November 29, 2017
But, the hero on the night was Sadio Mane, who opened the scoring for Liverpool before setting up Salah for his first goal.
Sadio Mane has 4 assists in his past 7 games ♻️
have to hand it to him – when Salah’s got the headlines, he’s been happy to adapt his role and become the supplier as well ? pic.twitter.com/7hBmIjySTC
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) November 29, 2017
Sadio Mane back among the goals today ?
? @AyoDesigns pic.twitter.com/XZub6XhsDU
— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) November 29, 2017
Its easy to forget how good Mane is now we have Salah. Had a ‘quieter’ day today missing a 1v1 and still has a goal and assist
— LFC News (@LFCTransferNRS) November 29, 2017
Mané in 5 minutes, commits a disruptive foul to break up a fast break then roasts Fletcher to brilliantly assist. Exactly what Liverpool have been missing #STKLIV
— Chris Williams (@Chris78Williams) November 29, 2017
Oh Mane Mane! 1-0 Reds pic.twitter.com/IY4hL3eZ8w
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) November 29, 2017
With Salah rested, Sadio becomes Liverpool’s Main Mane again.
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) November 29, 2017
Lovely finish by Sadio Mane pic.twitter.com/8fogs4oDdk
— Spion Kop (@TheKopHQ) November 29, 2017
One fan summed it up quite nicely.
Lord Mignolet knew it even before joining us.
Invest in Africa ?? pic.twitter.com/UZ94NSv1pr— Prashant Uprety (@Prashantuprety8) November 29, 2017
