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Liverpool were back to their brilliant best as they brushed aside Crystal Palace 4-0 on their Anfield return. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, Fabinho and Sadio Mane were on target as the Reds edged within two points of the title. If Manchester City fail to win at Chelsea tomorrow, they will be crowned champions. It was Fabinho who stole the show though with a performance that suggests he may be the best holding midfielder in the Premier League. Here's how the players rated...
Liverpool player ratings: Fabinho bossed proceedings and scored (Image: GETTY)
Andy Robertson - 7
As expected, his fitness levels looked up to scratch despite Sunday's absence. Did not need a second invitation to race forward up the flank and support Mane.
Fabinho - 9
Liverpool's Man of the Match. Outstanding performance from the bandy-legged midfielder who topped a fine evening with a sumptuous pile-driver from 30-yards.
Assisted Salah for Liverpool's second with a fine clipped pass which wiped Patrick van Aanholt out the game.
Jordan Henderson - 7
Looks destined to sustain a muscle injury in the coming weeks. He just doesn't stop running and covered every blade of Anfield grass. Hit the post.
Liverpool player ratings: Sadio Mane was back on the scoresheet (Image: GETTY)
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Gini Wijnaldum - 7
Looked rusty having slashed at top snapshots in the first half. Should have scored but otherwise tidy.
Mohamed Salah - 8
Looked reasonably comfortable on his return and marked the occasion with a well-taken finish. Decision making in the final third sometimes questionable but all was forgotten when he put Mane through with a brilliant pass for the fourth.
Sadio Mane - 8
Razor sharp around the box with some clever touches. Finished brilliantly
Roberto Firmino - 7
Had an early penalty shout turned away after flicking the
ball onto Gary Cahill's arm. Otherwise linked the play well but still yet to score a Premier League goal at Anfield this season.
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Liverpool player ratings: Neco Williams was bright when he came on (Image: GETTY)
Substitutes
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 6
Came close with a snapshot but otherwise looked lively.
Neco Williams - 8
Looked bright and came close to scoring twice late on. Liverpool looked like they have acquired another gem.
Takumi Minamino - 6
Came close to latching onto the end of Salah's pass across goal.
Harvey Elliott - 6
Had the chance to take a few corners in front of an empty Kop.