Liverpool regained the initiative in the Premier League title race as they moved three points clear of Manchester City with a 3-0 win over Bournemouth at Anfield
City had started the day top of the pile on goal difference but Jurgen Klopp's men put on a masterclass of attacking football to ease back to the summit
Sadio Mane netted for the fourth game running (24) and Georginio Wijnaldum lobbed home a delicious second (34) before Mohamed Salah (48) finished sweetly after a sensational assist by Roberto Firmino
It was a timely response from Klopp's men who had been held to back-to-back draws in the Premier League to allow City back into the hunt
 Manchester City can, however, move back level on points with the Reds with a win over Chelsea on 
Meanwhile, Bournemouth have now suffered eight straight away defeats for the first time since 1984
Bournemouth made a decent start and Ryan Fraser's effort tested Alisson inside four minutes, but Liverpool were soon in their stride
James Milner provided the ammunition down the right on 24 minutes, delivering a fantastic ball that was thumped home by Mane
Salah fluffed his lines three minutes later from Wijnaldum's square ball but it was soon to be 2-0
Liverpool's midfield general, Wijnaldum, burst into the box and produced a marvellous finish to lob an effort over Cherries 'keeper Artur Boruc and into the far corner
Bournemouth were finished off just after the break when Firmino produced one of the assists of the season to spot Salah in his wing-mirrors
 The Egyptian seized upon the perfect flick and curled a fantastic effort into the corner for his 17th Premier League goal of the season
With the points in the bag for the Reds, Trent Alexander-Arnold returned from a lengthy lay-off and almost scored after another sublime Firmino pass, but Boruc stood strong
Job done for Liverpool
 Over to you, Manchester City
The lack of spark in Liverpool's midfield in the draw at West Ham was clear to see
 With Wijnaldum back in the side at Anfield, he showed just how important his influence is in Klopp's engine room
 His runs from midfield were a constant threat and his goal was a thing of beauty, not taken like a man who had scored more goals for his country than his club this season
He was pushed very close by Firmino for the outstanding award, as the Brazilian's passing, especially in the second half, was a sheer delight to witness
Liverpool have a 10-day break now with their next fixture being a home clash with Bayern Munich in the Champions League on February 19
 Bournemouth are not back in action for two weeks when they host Wolves on February 23
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