Liverpool 4-1 Luton LIVE REACTION: Van Dijk, Gakpo, Diaz and Elliott score in second-half blitz as Klopp’s men respond to early setback at Anfield to extend lead at top of table
Liverpool moved further clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with a 4-1 win over Luton at Anfield.
The Hatters stunned Anfield to open the scoring through Chiedozie Ogbene and held that lead until half time.
However, in the second half, Jurgen Klopp's men came out and destroyed the visitors as Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz and Harvey Elliott all scored to complete a huge comeback victory.
Liverpool 4-1 Luton - REACTION
Right, that's it from us this evening as Liverpool came from 1-0 down to beat Luton 4-1 at Anfield and move four points clear at the top of the table.
The Reds were poor in the first 45 minutes, and the Hatters frustrated the home crowd.
However, the second half was very different as Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz and Harvey Elliott completed the turnaround.
We hope you enjoyed the coverage and will see you all again soon.
If you want to know more, read our match report.
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Liverpool 4-1 Luton - REACTION
- Liverpool have recovered 22 points from losing positions in the Premier League this season, more than any other side, and their joint-most in a single campaign in the competition (also 22 in 2008-09).
- Luton are one of two sides, along with Sheffield United, yet to keep a clean sheet away from home in the Premier League this season. The Hatters have shipped 29 goals in 12 away games in the division this season, the joint-most of any side on the road, along with Bournemouth and Sheffield United.
- In Mo Salah (19), Diogo Jota (14), Darwin Núñez (13), Cody Gakpo (11), and Luis Díaz (10), Liverpool are the first club in Europe's big-five leagues to have five players reach 10+ goals in all competitions this season. In fact, the Reds also became the first side from Europe’s big-five leagues to score 100 goals in all competitions in 2023-24.
- There were just 125 seconds between Virgil van Dijk's equaliser and Cody Gakpo putting Liverpool 2-1 ahead against Luton.
Not Diaz's night
Luis Diaz might have scored in Liverpool's 4-1 win over Luton, but he should have had so many more.
I mean, just look at how many shots he had!
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Premier League table
At half time, Liverpool were just one point clear of Manchester City at the top of the table.
But they are now four points clear, while Luton are in the bottom three.
Liverpool 4-1 Luton - FULL TIME
That's the end of the game and Liverpool make it back-to-back 4-1 wins in the Premier League.
Jurgen Klopp's men have such incredible firepower, and they were too much for Luton on this occasion.
The Hatters were excellent in the first half and opened the scoring through Chiedozie Ogbene.
But in the second half, they were excellent as Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz and Harvey Elliott all scored.
Stay with us for all the reaction!
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GOAL! Liverpool 4-1 Luton - Harvey Elliott
90+' - THAT IS IT ALL OVER NOW!
Robertson pinches the ball off Osho and finds Danns.
He slips a pass into Gakpo, who is denied a goal by Gakpo.
But it comes to Elliott, and he curls a shot into the top corner to wrap it up.
Ashton: "It was led by Robertson. He won it back. Danns played a pass into Gakpo, who thinks he's going to score, but it comes to Elliott, and he curls it into the top corner."
Liverpool 3-1 Luton
88' - McConnell and Danns are coming on for the Reds.
This is Danns' debut, and he comes on for Mac Allister and Diaz is the other player to leave the field.
Liverpool 3-1 Luton
86' - Barkley dives on the edge of the box and wins a free-kick.
Townsend takes it and smashes it straight into the wall, which is a total waste.
Liverpool 3-1 Luton
84' - The Luton free-kick comes to nothing but Luton are still pushing and are refusing to give up even if they don't really believe they will win.
Liverpool 3-1 Luton
83' - Townsend whips the ball and Van Dijk clears.
Before Bell is fouled.
Liverpool 3-1 Luton
82' - Great goalkeepeing from Kelleher who comes off his line and collects the ball.
But Liverpool lose it instantly and Kabore's cross is cleared as far as Townsend.
He smashes in a strike that deflects out for a corner.
Liverpool 3-1 Luton
81' - Gomez becomes the latest man into the book for stopping a dangerous attack.
Free-kick to come...
He enjoyed that one
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Liverpool 3-1 Luton
79' - The Hatters appear to be defeated now.
The home crowd have also quietened down as they know this game is more than likely done now.
Liverpool 3-1 Luton
76' - Barkley becomes the latest player into the book for pulling Elliott down.
The midfielder appears to be in pain and is claiming Barkley did him, but he just lost his footing.
Meanwhile, Clark replaces Gravenberch.
Liverpool 3-1 Luton
75' - Diaz gets into the box again and flashes a drive past the far post.
He could have legitimately had five goals this evening.
GOAL! Liverpool 3-1 Luton - Luis Diaz
71' - FINALLY, HE HAS A GOAL!
Doughty plays a weak ball out from the back, Robertson steps in and intercepts.
He finds Diaz, who finishes past Kaminski.
He's had plenty of chances, so it's about time he found the back of the net.
But dad enjoyed it!
Ashton: "It's too much for Luton. This Liverpool team are so dominant, and if you make mistakes, you will be punished."
Liverpool 2-1 Luton
68' - The Hatters have responded well since they've made their changes.
Doughty swings in another corner that Van Dijk clears in the middle of the box before knocking a Luton player out of the way to complete the clearance.
Turnaround complete
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Liverpool 2-1 Luton
66' - Bradley comes off to a standing ovation and Robertson comes on.
That sees Gomez move to right-back.
Liverpool 2-1 Luton
65' - Barkley wins the ball in midfield and finds Doughty.
He whips it into the six-yard-box, and it hits Quansah.
The ball could drop anywhere but loops just over the bar and out for a corner that Doughty wastes.
Liverpool 2-1 Luton
64' - This has been an intense second half from the Reds, who have penned the Hatters into their own box.
Klopp's men know a one-goal lead might not be enough and are pushing for more.
Liverpool 2-1 Luton
62' - Three changes for Luton as Mpanzu, Townsend and Clark come on for Lokonga, Woodrow and Chong.