In a turn of events no-one saw coming, Liverpool are now one point behind fourth-placed Manchester United and are three away from Newcastle United in third.
Liverpool have won six matches in a row in the Premier League to increase the pressure on the Red Devils and the Magpies heading into the final weeks of the season.
Eddie Howe's side were beaten 2-0 at home by Arsenal on Sunday before Erik ten Hag's men suffered their second straight loss later that night as they were defeated 1-0 at West Ham United.
