So often victors through controlled, incisive performances since August, the top-of-the-table Reds had to find a different way to defeat Crystal Palace at Anfield last Saturday.
Eventually, they did; a 4-3 win maintained a four-point advantage for Jürgen Klopp’s side over nearest rivals Manchester City with 15 games to go.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 23 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 54 | 13 | 41 | 60 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 23 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 62 | 17 | 45 | 56 |
| 3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 48 | 23 | 25 | 51 |
Souness won the championship five times as a Liverpool player and the 65-year-old feels the current crop’s ability to get over the line in matches will see them stay on course.