Last night saw Jurgen Klopp side thrash Crystal Palace four goals to nill as they edge closer to the premier league crown.
The how, where and when of Liverpool’s coronation as Premier League champions has been under the microscope since football shut down in March. It will not arrive as anyone at Anfield imagined or wanted but, should this prove the victory that secures the 19th title, after an emphatic dismantling of Crystal Palace team.
Klopp was able to select arguably his strongest starting XI for the visit of Hodgson’s team and the importance of Salah and Andy Robertson was evident immediately. Both players helped stretch Liverpool’s play and the Palace defence along with it. Mané and Firmino were more like their old selves in the pockets of space that opened up.
Liverpool created clearer opportunities in the first 10 minutes than in the entirety of Sunday’s Merseyside derby.
Undeterred, Liverpool continued to control proceedings in an increasingly assured display as their brilliant efforts were crowned by goals.
Liverpool now stand on the cusp of their first league title for 30 years after a victory that captured the best of this season’s undisputed champions. Outstanding goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohammed Salah, Fabinho and Sadio Mané put Klopp’s team within two points of their promised land. It will be only 24 hours away should Manchester City drop points at Chelsea. So close now.
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