Half-time at Anfield and the internet is taking the p*ss out of Liverpool’s defending

Liverpool might have had the better of the first half against Arsenal, but their inability to keep it tight at the back cost them dearly.

Arsenal looked out of sorts, but still managed to convert their first two chances, and but for a terrible miss from Olivier Giroud Liverpool could have conceded a third.

Twitter had plenty to say about Liverpool’s leaking defence…

Some felt it was more evidence that Klopp needed to bring in new signings…

Watching Liverpool *try* to defend and thinking well maybe Ranocchia is a good fit after all.

— The Inter Fan (@TheInterFan) January 13, 2016

Others pointed out the contrast between their back line and attacking play…

Liverpool's attack:
Dynamic & Dangerous

Liverpool's defence:
Dog & Duck

— Ian Cruise (@Ian_Cruise) January 13, 2016

It was even giving Manchester United fans hope with a weekend trip to Anfield looming.

https://twitter.com/JdotJames/status/687371999493099523

It was even drawing comparisons with non-existent underwear

Liverpool's defence is like this thong I'm wearing. Nonexistent and not covering a damn thing.

— Cheryl (@mllecherelle) January 13, 2016

Could it be that Jurgen Klopp and his coaching staff are to blame?

You have to assume Liverpool just don't coach defending these days.

— Al (@Al_is_grumpy) January 13, 2016

But it wasn’t just the defenders getting stick. Simon Mignolet once again found fingers pointed at him.

Mignolet has all the ball to hand ability of Edward scissor hands, on drugs with the scissors well buttered. #LFC

— Martin Morris. (@redorcno9) January 13, 2016