Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League table is now 13 points after it thoroughly beat second-placed Leicester City, 4-0, at the King Power Stadium on Thursday to cap a loaded Boxing Day slate.
Manchester City can close that gap to 11 points, having played a game more, if it beats Wolverhampton on Friday, but the victory, secured through two Roberto Firmino goals, another from Trent Alexander-Arnold and a James Milner penalty, gives Jurgen Klopp’s side a comfortable cushion.
Elsewhere, a diving header from Dominic Calvert-Lewin got Carlo Ancelotti off to a winning start as Everton manager, as the Toffees beat Burnley 1-0.