Liverpool news: Oxlade-Chamberlain explains why Reds started so well against Man City
ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN has lifted the lid on how Liverpool were able to start so well against Manchester City.
Liverpool beat their Premier League rivals 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash.
Mohamed Salah, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane all scored inside half an hour as the Reds raced into a shock lead.
The pick of the goals belonged to Oxlade-Chamberlain as he drilled the ball into the back of the net from 25-yards out.
And the England international claims that his side were able to shoot out of the blocks because of the atmosphere created by a sold-out Anfield crowd.
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The crowd, the atmosphere was unbelievable and that's why we started like we did
"It was a great start for us to go three up before half-time, it set us up perfectly,” he said.
“The crowd, the atmosphere was unbelievable and that's why we started like we did.
"It was a good strike, it opened up for me.
“I have been working on that."
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The Liverpool fans were in top voice all game but there was an incident before kick-off which casts a shadow on their support.
City’s team coach had objects thrown at it upon entrance to the ground and the bus suffered a smashed a window and damaged exterior.
The Reds have since released a statement apologising for the incident but there is bound to be a full investigation to find the perpetrators.