Liverpool were made to work hard for their come from behind 2-1 victory against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.
The visitors were behind early after yet another shambolic set piece, which saw Leroy Fer apply the finishing the touch from close range.
Swansea held firm in the first half, as the Reds struggled to find any cohesion in attack and trailed at half-time.
Liverpool were a completely different beast in the second half, pressing and harassing the Swans with intent.
On 54 minutes the away side deservedly took the lead, when Roberto Firmino planted a well directed header past the goalkeeper from 10 yards.
The Merseyside outfit were relentless throughout the half, but Swansea held firm only to fall victim to a penalty late on.
James Milner took the responsibility and finished with aplomb from the spot, as the Reds continued their strong form and reaffirmed why they might be legitimate title contenders.
Here are the best reactions following the last-gasp win from the Reds:
Credit to Swansea. Matched us for energy 1st half & efended superbly. Don’t think anyone can match us for 90+mins tho.Heavy Metal #LFC 👊🔥🔴
— NoMessinGegenPressin (@WarriorLFC) October 1, 2016
You never would have imagined we’d be leaving with 3 points based on our first-half performance.
Huge credit to Klopp and the boys. #LFC
— Anfield Bond (@AnfieldBond) October 1, 2016
You just have to somehow find a way to these games…and #LFC did – there really is a resolve and genuine belief now in this group!! #LFC
— Anfield Talk (@Anfield_Talk) October 1, 2016
Winning ugly isn’t a bad thing to have in your locker, not at our best today, but this is turning into outstanding start to season for #LFC.
— Si Steers (@sisteers) October 1, 2016
Massive 3 points. It is a good measure of a team if they can play badly but still get the job done. Onwards and upwards #LFC #SWALIV
— Chris Curulli (@chris00lfc) October 1, 2016
‘Liverpool need to find a way to win games when they aren’t playing well and they are up against it’
We’ve just done it. Massive win.#LFC
— Jimmy (@EntireDesign_) October 1, 2016
Is there a better full-back in the country than James Milner right now? Retweet if you doubt it. #LFC
— Kloppholic (@Kloppholic) October 1, 2016
Don’t want to go overboard but Milner is a strong contender for the Balon D’or #LFC 🔴🔴🔴
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) October 1, 2016
Delighted with that win, type of game we would of lost last season. 3 points,start of the weekend and before the international break 👍😀 #LFC
— Dan Bond (@DSFernandoBond) October 1, 2016
2nd in the table.
4th straight win in the Premier League.
Five games played away.
Two games played at home.
Phenomenal start. #LFC
— Anfield Bond (@AnfieldBond) October 1, 2016
Let’s be honest: Firmino won that match for us. Scored a goal and created the second. #LFC
— James Dissent (@thedissent) October 1, 2016
Not at our best, but in the end a great result. The kind we needed to prove we’re capable of, tbf. Also, well in Milner. Best LB ever. #LFC
— Ray Wilson (@theraywilson) October 1, 2016
Disappointing 1st half but absolutely brilliant 2nd half! The fighting spirit is unbelievable. Firmino played a crucial role again. #LFC
— Jordan Yap (@JordanYap35) October 1, 2016
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