The first leg of the much-anticipated European contest between Liverpool and Manchester United finished up as a decidedly comfortable 2-0 victory for the Merseysiders.
Daniel Sturridge's first half penalty was added to by Roberto Firmino's strike in the 73rd minute, and a delirious Anfield was sent home with a collectively smug grin.
United, on the other hand, have it all to do in the return leg at Old Trafford next week, and will be left to reflect on what was an abject showing in a game of such significance to their fans.
Social media was full of praise for Liverpool's performance from the neutrals...
https://twitter.com/GaryLineker/status/708048023348244480
https://twitter.com/JBurtTelegraph/status/708049414695362561
https://twitter.com/OliverKayTimes/status/708048746731405312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/philmcnulty/status/708056211262930945
And of course from the Liverpool fans themselves, many of which couldn't resist a dig at their fierce rivals...
https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldWrap/status/708035401232064512
https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldChat/status/708049939977392128
https://twitter.com/JamieHolme/status/708049683021742080
https://twitter.com/LFCHistoryShow/status/708051583578349568
https://twitter.com/salamson01/status/708052932583952384
https://twitter.com/TheLFCGuide/status/708055833419096065
United fans, on the other hand, were not happy with what they saw...
https://twitter.com/ManUnited_Hub/status/708056283056902145
https://twitter.com/FullTimeDEVILS/status/708048263660834816
https://twitter.com/RobDawsonMEN/status/708048385861947394
https://twitter.com/jontaylor91/status/708047415715176449
https://twitter.com/jordyhurst/status/708055021682888705
Next Thursday should be interesting.
