Liverpool have sealed a passage through to the semi-finals of the League Cup to face Stoke City after an impressive 6-1 victory away to Southampton.
READ MORE: How Twitter reacted to Daniel Sturridge’s heroics against Southampton
The home side got off to a flying start inside a minute when Saido Mane nodded in from a brilliant Ryan Bertrand cross.
Jurgen Klopp’s men were shocked and under the cosh, but Daniel Sturridge announced his return to the starting lineup with a fine solo goal on 26 minutes.
And only three minutes later the injury prone striker had Liverpool in front, following a superb pass from Emre Can that meant Sturridge simply couldn’t miss.
Divock Origi latched onto a fiercely struck Alberto Moreno shot moments before half time and then fired in a rasping drive into the roof of the net on 69 minutes to put the game beyond doubt.
Substitute Jordon Ibe put the icing on the cake with a powerful strike and Origi then claimed a hat-trick with a fine headed goal, as Klopp’s side made it seven wins in their past eight matches.
Here is some of the best reaction from Twitter:
A fit Daniel Sturridge is easily the best striker in the Premier League! #LFC
— Callum Moore (@CallumMooreLFC) December 2, 2015
Suddenly we have so many good options in our squad. Players playing as a team, with desire, with confidence, with a plan & with Klopp!! — Jay (@Jay82_LFC) December 2, 2015
Players giving up yet again. Been a common theme after going so many matches without losing. Needs changing, just don’t know what. #SaintsFC — Elliot Pratt (@ElliotPratt92) December 2, 2015
Here’s a frightening statement: Klopp hasn’t spent a single penny on his players yet. — John McMahon (@JohnMichaelMc) December 2, 2015
Embarrassing defending from #SaintsFC. @RonaldKoeman does not look amused — Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) December 2, 2015
Began with the string section but once the heavy metal took over, it was all very impressive from #LFC — Jim Beglin (@jimbeglin) December 2, 2015
and how has Steven Caulker made a career as a professional footballer? #baffling #saintsfc — Joe Wilson (@JoeWilson1988) December 2, 2015
Lallana just said “we showed great character” and it didn’t make me want to throw myself through a window. Times have changed. #LFC — Emre Töm (@tombearwhiteley) December 2, 2015
If sturridge stays fit all season (and it’s a big IF by the way) we will challenge for the title #Believe #LFC — JFT96 (@REMEMBERTHE96) December 2, 2015
Right now I am extremely concerned about Saturday. Loads of people saying at least its Villa, but do we really look like winning? #saintsfc — Ian Strong (@Ian_Strong) December 2, 2015
Firmino, Coutinho, Ibe, Milner, Henderson, Sakho, Clyne, Benteke, Mignolet ..all didn’t start/are involved tonight (and #LFC are 1.5 up) — Anfield Talk (@Anfield_Talk) December 2, 2015
Origi has scored a hat-trick. #lfc pic.twitter.com/6ays3mJxqN — Ash_LFC (@zodman100) December 2, 2015
The transformation in #LFC in just under 2 months is incredible. Jurgen Klopp ? — Spion Klopp (@Jay_78_) December 2, 2015
Good night Cara? #LFC pic.twitter.com/Ba8ahPBxA0 — Outside90 (@Outside90) December 2, 2015
When we would fall 1-0 behind under Rodgers there was a horrible sense of negativity. Tonight we’ve just gone out there and twatted em! #LFC — Sean Kelly (@virtualstatman) December 2, 2015
Where has this Dejan Lovren been?! Quality! #lfc — TalkLFC07 (@TalkLFC07) December 2, 2015
Adam Lallana: “We showed great character tonight.” #LFC pic.twitter.com/OyGvL3hA4t — BetBright (@BetBright) December 2, 2015
#saintsfc fans saying Koeman out need to seriously look at themselves and get a grip. It’s a cup game, wouldn’t happen in league #saintsfc — Dan Thorne (@dthorne58) December 2, 2015
Great Origi with the Hat-Rick but also the assist for Smith who’s days were numbered with LFC not long ago. #LFC — Graeme Kelly (@GraemeKelly1) December 2, 2015
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