Liverpool ’s game of two halves win saw the Reds almost throw away their favourites tag in the Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City - before the Reds secured their semi-final place.
Jurgen Klopp ’s side were heavily backed to advance after last week’s 3-0 victory, with City 6/1 to qualify after the full-time whistle.
Their price had shortened to 9/2 by kick-off at the Etihad Stadium following injury doubts over several of Liverpool’s key players - including Mohamed Salah, Emre Can and Andy Robertson.
Jordan Henderson was also suspended.
Gabriel Jesus’ opener within two minutes saw City come into as short as 9/4, despite still needing two goals without reply to force extra time.
With heavy pressure from the home side, Pep Guardiola ’s team hit a low of 2/1, but soon drifted to 11/4 at half time.
With City set to go odds on with an early goal in the second half, Salah ensured there would be no dramatic fightback report the Liverpool Echo .
His goal on 57 minutes put City out to 33/1 to qualify, which would soon become 125/1 and then 425/1 with 15 minutes remaining.
Roberto Firmino put the tie beyond any doubt with 13 minutes remaining - with some bookmakers closing the market soon after.
The Reds are now a general 3/1 shot to lift their sixth European Cup in Kyiv next month.
