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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.
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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.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain thumped in the second goal against Man City
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."
Liverpool travel to City for the second leg next week
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.
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