Liverpool fans don’t buy into Leeds’ Man Utd chant as Joel Matip is given Kenny Dalglish treatment

The events you might not have picked up on in Liverpool’s 6-0 defeat of Leeds United.
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Liverpool moved within three points of Manchester City in the Premier League title race by putting Leeds United to the sword at Anfield.

The Reds ran out emphatic 6-0 winners to pile the pressure on the current league leaders.

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Mo Salah netted two first-half penalties while Joel Matip was also on target before the break.

Then Jurgen Klopp’s side bagged three goals in the closing stages of the second period.

Sadio Mane plundered a quickfire double before Virgil van Dijk headed home with virtually the last kick of the game.

Those are the key events of the victory.

But here are some of the events you might have forgotten or not picked up on.

Leeds chant doesn’t stand up with Kop

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The travelling fans attempted to endear themselves to the home faithful during another worrying performance for their side.

A bid to unite as one against an historic common foe.

Both Leeds and Liverpool have traditionally been fierce rivals of Manchester United.

The Red Devils have an intense past with both clubs.

Given the pair share an adversary, the Whites’ followers in the Anfield Road end did their best to try to antagonise Man Utd - and tried to get the help of the rest of the stadium.

'Stand up if you hate Man U' was chanted from the away fans around the hour mark as they bid to lift spirits.

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Granted, there was were sporadic members of the home end who joined in. But, in truth, it came nowhere near to resonating with Kopites.

The chant was soon drowned out by 'Liverpool' being bellowed from Anfield's most famous stand.

To be frank, it's not Man Utd that Reds followers are concerned with these days.

When they meet then there is the usual needle and burning desire to win.

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But it's the blue half of Manchester who Kopites are more focused on. It's City who are standing in the way of a second Premier League title.

United are 14 points behind Liverpool and have finished below for the past three years. They're not the same threat they once were.

That's why the vast majority of Reds couldn't get on board.

Matip gets Dalglish treatment

Joel Matip celebrates scoring with Mo Salah. Picture:  LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty ImagesJoel Matip celebrates scoring with Mo Salah. Picture:  LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images
Joel Matip celebrates scoring with Mo Salah. Picture: LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images

He is one of the most astute pieces of transfer business to be completed in Liverpool history.

A cult hero who even has his own ‘No Context’ account on Twitter.

And now Joel Matip finally has his own song.

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In truth, it's a surprise it's taken this long. The centre-back is a highly popular and rated member of the Reds squad.

Not only is he a solid defender that's won the Champions League and Premier League on Merseyside but Matip's forays out of the back are always revelled in.

The hope, for so long, has been that one will culminate in a goal that'll go down in Anfield folklore.

Finally, that dream became reality.

On the half-hour mark, Matip went on a trademark sweeping run, played a one-two with Salah and burst into the box before dinking over Leeds keeper Iler Meslier.

It was a finish any striker in the world would be happy at.

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It was a penetrating drive any box-to-box midfielder would be proud of.

Anfield unsurprisingly erupted when the ball found the back of the net. Fans have been waiting for that moment for five-and-a-half years.

Two minutes later, Matip's name finally echoed from the stands - to the tune of Kop legend Kenny Dalglish's former song.

It's a testament to Matip's Liverpool legacy that he was sung about about in a similar way to a club icon.

Salah shows other side

Mo Salah celebrates scoring for Liverpool. Picture: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesMo Salah celebrates scoring for Liverpool. Picture: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Mo Salah celebrates scoring for Liverpool. Picture: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
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A criticism of Mo Salah, at times, is that he can be too selfish when the ball's at his feet.

For all the top-class quality he has, he can frustrate in possession. Rather than playing it simple, the Egyptian can try to do too much and lose out.

That can't be said when he's without the ball, though. In terms of work-rate, Salah can scarcely be faulted.

In the 12th minute, when the game was goalless, Leeds threatened to break on a dangerous counter-attack after a Liverpool corner broke down.

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Yet there was Salah busting a gut to track back. He put on the afterburners to thwart Rodrigo and curtail the danger.

Indeed, Liverpool were awarded a penalty just a minute later, which Salah slotted home.

His efforts got their rewards.