Virgil van Dijk was stony-faced. So was Alisson Becker. The two of them banged their chests and waved their fists in the driving rain, but the look they both gave Liverpool’s joyous fans was one of defiance and steely focus, eyes fixed firmly on the prize.

Arne Slot and his players celebrated with the Liverpool fans in the Manchester rain like a team who knew they are almost there in th

At the home of Manchester City, Liverpool produced a performance worthy of champions to move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League.