Mohamed Salah did that little hop as he began his run-up and set off on his way. Back came his left boot, away went the ball and Liverpool were heading towards their fifth straight win.
Will it be enough to help them qualify for the Champions League? It is unlikely — but all Liverpool can do is ask the questions to keep Newcastle and Manchester United honest. While there is still a chance, Jurgen Klopp’s men will keep trying.
But what we can say for certain is without Salah they wouldn’t even be in the conversation.