Liverpool duo Alisson and Virgil van Dijk were selected by BBC pundit Garth Crooks in his team of the week after the team's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Defender Van Dijk opened the scoring with a header inside the opening 10 minutes of the game.
Goalkeeper Alisson made a number of vital saves throughout the game to keep his side ahead and ensure the Reds left Selhurst Park with all three points to close the gap on Premier League leaders Man City.
The pairs performance at both ends of the pitch guided the Reds to victory in what could be a huge weekend in the title race.
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On his decision to name the Brazilian shot-stopper in his team, Crooks told the BBC : "The point-blank save from Jean-Philippe Mateta set the scene for what was another exceptional performance from Alisson away at Crystal Palace. Liverpool desperately needed to win this game in order to close the gap on Manchester City.
"After further saves by Alisson from Michael Olise and a wonderful stop to thwart the cheekiest of back heels from Odsonne Edouard, the game was over. A point was no use to Liverpool in the battle for the title but Alisson has given Liverpool a glimmer of hope should Manchester City continue to drop points. Even if it's only a glimmer."
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Crooks' reason for choosing Van Dijk was based on the defender's attacking prowess and finishing from set-pieces.
With Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane away at the African Cup of Nations, Jurgen Klopp's side have not skipped a beat and have continued to score goals without two prolific goalscorers.
Part of the reason for that is the likes of Van Dijk stepping up when it matters, Sunday's game a prime example of that.
"When are teams going to take note?" asked Crooks. "I'm saying almost on a weekly basis that Virgil van Dijk is the most dangerous player in the box on set pieces but sides are still conceding goals against him. His header that put Liverpool one up against Crystal Place was emphatic.
"Liverpool are a different team with the Netherlands international in the side and, with Naby Keita, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah still on international duty in the Africa Cup of Nations, it's just as well."
