Twitter explodes as Liverpool secure 2-0 win against Everton at Anfield 

Liverpool recorded a hard-fought 2-0 win over Everton at Anfield on Sunday (24 April), with Andy Robertson and Divock Origi finding the back of the net. The victory helped the Reds reduce the gap with league leaders Manchester City to just one point with five games remaining.

Naby Keita was preferred to Jordan Henderson in midfield and with the captain on the bench, Virgil van Dijk wore the armband in the Merseyside derby. With Luis Diaz not starting, Jurgen Klopp opted to go with a front three of Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane as Roberto Firmino missed out altogether due to an injury.

The Reds dominated possession in the first half but were unable to trouble Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The Toffees stood their ground and defended resolutely. However, Frank Lampard's players were guilty of going down easily and keeping the ball out of play for long periods in order to derail the home side's momentum.

The major talking point of the first half arrived moments before the interval when tempers flared between both sets of players after an incident involving Everton's Brazilian forward Richarlison.

Liverpool produce improved second-half performance to secure three important points

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Much like in the first half, the hosts dominated possession after the interval but looked more assured on the ball. Klopp brought on Diaz and derby specialist Divock Origi at the 60th-minute mark and was instantly rewarded. The Belgian was involved in the passage of play that led to Robertson's goal.

The Scottish international scored his second goal of the season from close range after heading home Salah's cross. Late in the game, Origi doubled the scoreline via another header from close range after Diaz's overhead kick fell kindly to him.

The Reds saw off the game comfortably, barring a nervy moment or two as they firmly remain in the hunt for a historic quadruple. Everton, on the other hand, are currently in the relegation zone with just 29 points from 32 games.

On that note, here are some of the best tweets from the game.