FT: Liverpool 4-1 Luton - Ogbene gives visitors lead; Van Dijk, Gakpo, Diaz & Elliott with second-half goals
Game brought forward because of Liverpool's involvement in the EFL Cup final on Sunday
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Image source, Getty ImagesThere were a lot of conclusions being drawn at half time in this Liverpool game. When will people learn? Calm down.
RH
Liverpool 3-1 Luton
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool are on the rampage.
Thomas Kaminski does well to get down and deny Luis Diaz another goal.
There's about 15 minutes plus stoppages left.
Liverpool 3-1 Luton
Luton have scared the life out of Liverpool but it looks like they are going to be heading home without any points.
The visitors have sent on Jordan Clark, Issa Kabore and Andros Townsend.
Luis Diaz
Image source, Getty ImagesHe deserves that!
Luis Diaz is at his vintage best as he drops his shoulder to glide past his marker before burying it past Thomas Kaminski.
Diaz finally gets his goal.
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Tonight was never going to be outstanding from Liverpool with so many key players out. Great start to the 2nd half. Just like yesterday with Manchester City it's all about grinding out wins. Luton are a decent side fighting for survival too.
Kyle
Liverpool 2-1 Luton
Image source, Getty ImagesBy the way, two assists for Alexis Mac Allister. He won't get the headlines but another one who has stepped up.
Liverpool 2-1 Luton
First Liverpool change midway through the second half. A standing ovation for Conor Bradley as he makes way for Andy Robertson.
Liverpool 2-1 Luton
Nervous moments inside the Liverpool box as Alfie Doughty's attempt takes a heavy deflection off Jarell Quansah and spins just wide of Caoimhín Kelleher's post.
Liverpool 2-1 Luton
No Salah. No Nunez. Cody Gakpo needed a big performance in their absence and he has delivered. Will Liverpool get the job done?
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Image source, Getty ImagesCelebrating Liverpool goals as an Everton fan… times are hard.
Nick
Liverpool 2-1 Luton
Liverpool are four points clear at the top as it stands - and Everton are back out of the relegation zone.
Liverpool 2-1 Luton
Incredible scenes.
Liverpool have come out flying for the second half and have turned it around in quick time. Now they're trying to kill the game off.
Thomas Kaminski keeps Luton in it with vital saves to keep out Conor Bradley, Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk - all in the space of a few moments.
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Image source, Getty ImagesWhat a start to the second half, if only we had some "fast lads".
Dan
Well, that's been coming. How many times can a team concede possession in danger areas before being punished? Chong was so sloppy there.
Shane
Knew it! Couple goals in just as many minutes. Classic Liverpool second half comeback. Well done, boys!
Dani
Cody Gakpo
Image source, Getty ImagesListen to that roar!
It's a completely different Anfield as Cody Gakpo makes a terrific connection to turn it around for the leaders.
Two goals in two minutes.
Virgil van Dijk
Image source, Getty ImagesCaptain fantastic in front of the Kop!
Great determination by Virgil van Dijk who loses his marker to head Liverpool level from Alexis Mac Allister's corner.
Reds fans are out of their seats.
Liverpool 0-1 Luton
Liverpool surge forward in search of an equaliser.
Conor Bradley tries to deliver a cross into the box but it's cut out by Alfie Doughty.
Luton are defending so well.
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Take the pace out of the team and Liverpool struggle. The Dutch lads are slow, Mac Allister is slow, Elliot is slow, there is no out ball for a quick transition. Second half is going to be a struggle.
Matt
Liverpool 0-1 Luton
VAR has looked at it. No penalty. Play goes on.
Liverpool 0-1 Luton
Is that a penalty?
Luis Diaz's shot inside the box cannons off Teden Mengi and hits Gabriel Osho.
Liverpool's players are screaming for a penalty.
Liverpool 0-1 Luton
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's just not clicking. Harvey Elliott with a tame attempt in front of the Kop. It's lacks power and it's wide.