If Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool win the Premier League title this title, we might look back upon Monday's 1-0 victory over Everton as among their most significant triumphs. It was a classic "the mark of champions" win: an away trip to local rivals, a poor game, a below-par performance and a late winner. Liverpool supporters haven't celebrated so hard for years.
For neutrals who anticipated a good game at Goodison Park, however, Monday was a damp squib. There was intensity and aggression throughout but few examples of good combination play or moments of individual magic. There was just one outstanding piece of football: Sadio Mane played a lovely one-two with Roberto Firmino, with the Brazilian instinctively back-flicking the ball onto his onrushing teammate.