Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jordan Henderson praised Liverpool’s fans after a raucous crowd at Anfield inspired their 3-0 victory over Manchester City.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are favourites to reach the last four of the Champions League after seeing off their domestic rivals in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.
Liverpool scored three goals in the opening half before defending resolutely after the break, giving them a sizeable cushion to take into next Tuesday’s second leg in Manchester.
Oxlade-Chamberlain, who made it 2-0 with a long-range strike beyond City goalkeeper Ederson, admitted the home support was “unbelievable” – and not just during the game.
“It was a great start for us – going 3-0 up before half-time set us up brilliantly,” the England international told BT Sport.
“We knew we had to start fast, but I don’t think that was hard today with the atmosphere. From coming into the ground right through the warm-up, the fans were unbelievable out there.
“It got me going and I’m sure it got the rest of the boys going. We’ve won the game in the first half and then had to defend well in the second.”
