Roberto Firmino scored his first Liverpool hat-trick as Jurgen Klopp's men thrashed Arsenal 5-1 on Saturday at the start of a defining week in the Premier League title race.
The Brazil-iant forward was Anfield's star turn to leave Liverpool nine points clear of second-placed Spurs, who were unexpectedly beaten at home by Wolves.
Manchester City, who face Southampton on Sunday before entertaining Liverpool in a huge clash at the Etihad on Thursday, are a further point behind.
Liverpool, who haven't been champions of England since 1990, shook off the disappointment of an early Arsenal goal from Ainsley Maitland-Niles to send the Kop wild with four goals before half-time from Firmino (two), Sadio Mane and another controversial penalty won and converted by Mo Salah, who was accused of going down easily against Newcastle on Boxing Day.