Liverpool beat Newcastle United 2-0 at Anfield to move into second place in the Premier League on Saturday.
Manchester United will have the chance to move back into second position on Monday when they take on Crystal Palace but for now the Reds hold the spot.
Emre Can started for Liverpool despite rumours that Jurgen Klopp would rest him to avoid risking a suspension.
The midfielder of Turkish origin would have picked up an automatic suspension had he been shown a yellow card against the Magpies – which he most certainly did not.
We took a look at how Liverpool fans reacted to Can’s display on social media.
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High praise for Mr Can.
Thought Emre Can was brilliant. Played a couple of lovely forward passes. If Jorginho made those passes in a game for Napoli this weekend, then fans would be watching them on repeat.
— Matt (@FalseFirmino) March 3, 2018
Thought Emre Can was the best player on the pitch.
— Kop Talk (@KopTalk28) March 3, 2018
Emre Can puts in some shift. Has really impressed me the last few games. I say keep him and sell thon donkey Henderson #LFCvNEW
— Conor (@ConormcgradyG) March 3, 2018
If you can’t see that #EmreCan can push Liverpool to a title next year you’re blind. #PayTheMan
— Mike Moensted (@Mikemoensted) March 3, 2018
Can Liverpool keep hold of Can or will they lose him to Juventus… would be a shame to lose him on free.
I hope we can keep hold of Emre Can
We will miss him if he goes to Juventus
— Bateson87 (@bateson87) March 3, 2018
This has been another game that shows just how much Liverpool will miss Emre Can when he goes.
— Jack Lusby (@jacklusby_) March 3, 2018
Emre Can is making a huge mistake by leaving Liverpool, we are the best we have been in the last 5 years and with a good summer window are genuine contenders for the Premier league
— TM (@Kariuzs) March 4, 2018
The 24-year-old could however, still spring a surprise and stay beyond the end of the season. All he needs to do is sign the contract!
CAN you sign that contract already!? #EmreCan
— Musarath Sader (@MSader_8) March 3, 2018
I reeeeaaaally want Emre Can to sign a new contract, surely he can see what an amazing project he’s a part of
— Mack ?? (@DeadIyDom) March 3, 2018
Looks like Can has some knee-sliding competition from the blue half of the city.
Emre Can faces competition for the best knee slide award
Cenk Tosun showing how its done pic.twitter.com/WJi6khgzw5— Turkish Football (@Turkish_Futbol1) March 3, 2018
