Man Utd 2-4 Liverpool: Top 4? Hell it's on!!!

 1. Tale of Nat Phillips and Defensive Solidarity with Rhys

10 minutes in, he caused a goal to be leaked in. But for the next 20-30 minutes, it was him making amends and literally carrying us on his back. Caused a potential penalty situation which was overturned by VAR, nearly scored as well after navigating to the right, but led to an assist to that cheeky backheel by Jota which was still good anyway. Most number of headers in the match as he grew into the game. I mean, couple of quirks and mistakes are unavoidable, understandable given the situation of Liverpool's lack of center backs. But honestly, you can't ask for more because he has been delivering. And the more we use him, the more we can trust him. 

That doesn't mean to say Rhys Williams didn't contribute much but he also likewise stood firm. For Klopp saying 'Yep' when asked if Rhys should start, is volumes on how much he trusts the young center back. And mistakes aside, the young and new pairing did not let us down especially when Man Utd start to really turn up the heat in the 2nd half.

2. Firmino shows up in Big Games

About time for Bobby! His goal involvements are absolutely timely. It's the first time that he's scored against United and what a crucial time to do it, before the first half ended. Ultra alert for his second goal as he scoops up the loose ball rebounded from Dean Henderson following a shot by Trent Alexander Arnold and belts it away to give us that cushion we need.

3. Trent's Masterclass, are you seeing this Gareth Southgate?

This match was another reason why it really scratches peoples' heads that TAA wasn't in the Euro 2021 squad. He was the best man on the pitch tonight, easily. One assist for Firmino's goal and his involvement of setting up the next one is obvious enough. Nothing needed to be said here! And all this was in front of Gareth Southgate who happened to be in attendance and watching from the stands.

4. 200th Appearance, 30th Goal for Salah, this season, that celebration.

30 Goals in all comps. And what a match and time to have gotten it. 200 Games for Liverpool. Look at how much this really meant to him. Killed the game with a break at the dying minutes... sounds familiar? He did that at home last season! Also had the captain's armband for the closing stages.

5. Top 4, UCL? It's on! But we are not done yet!

Bring it on, Top 4. The race is still wide open! But still doesn't hide the fact that there is still a lot of work to be done. Moreover, it is still no guarantee yet. And I still feel whether or not we qualify for the UCL, our squad needs a heavy reinforcement of another forward, like Sancho, Haaland or Mbappe. Don't care if Klopp rules it out. Another midfielder is definitely needs to be in the works too. That said the remaining matches for Leicester and Chelsea are all difficult and the 2 of which? Leicester and Chelsea each other consecutively, FA Cup and the league match. Either side or both will have to drop points for the latter match. Last match for Leicester is Tottenham (Home), Chelsea is Villa (Away).

Which this combination:
Best case is
Leicester and Chelsea draw their last 2 games. 68 points and 66. We can still afford one loss if we win 2 with decent margins.
Chelsea lost to Leicester and draw the last one. Same scenario, we can still afford 1 loss and 2 wins.

Worst case is:

Leicester win both games or Chelsea at least wins Leicester, Liverpool must beat all 3 games.