That was the morning after their Luis Suárez-inspired title challenge had received its final, fatal dent as they lost a three-goal lead in a 3-3 draw at Crystal Palace. By the end of the day, Manchester City had moved two points clear.
Anfield has witnessed so much change in the two and a half years since then, but it seems fair to suggest a fresh title challenge is now on the horizon. After all, the style with which Jurgen Klopp’s side picked up the gauntlet thrown down by Chelsea – 5-0 winners over Everton on Saturday night – and grabbed the opportunity to climb above the Londoners at the summit by scoring six was a stunning statement from Jurgen Klopp’s men.