Liverpool made light work of Leeds United at Anfield as they struck six at Anfield.
The Reds have now closed to within three points of champions Manchester City as they look to wrestle back the Premier League title.
Mo Salah grabbed two of the home side's six as he continued his push for another Golden Boot.
Leeds started the game brightly, offering a threat as they attempted to exploit Liverpool's high line.
A handball by Stuart Dallas after 15 minutes saw Michael Oliver point to the spot and Salah's first penalty set the hosts on their way.
Joel Matip doubled their lead with a neat finish before the Egyptian again scored from 12 yards.
Sadio Mane scored two second-half goals before Virgil van Dijk grabbed another late on to complete the rout.
Here are five talking points from Anfield
1 We have a race
Liverpool were expected to take three points from their home game in hand with Leeds, which would've cut the gap further, and, as per the script, they delivered.
It means the gap at the summit is just three points and Manchester City will now be looking over their shoulder a little more than they'd like.
Liverpool's three points at Anfield means they've won their last six on the bounce as they mount a title charge.
We might not get the same points tallies we saw in 2018/19, but we could still get the same drama.
The Reds have to visit the Etihad in April and the countdown to that fixture will now firmly be on.
2 Salah spot on
There has been absolutely no AFCON hangover for the Egyptian sensation.
In the early part of the season especially, Salah operated at arguably the highest level of his career.
The Liverpool star was the league's top scorer in each of his first two seasons and will take some spotting this term.
He's now scored 19 with his strikes on Wednesday evening coming from the spot.
Salah's record from 12 yards is hugely impressive and the confidence with which he put away his two goals tells you all you need to know.
The irony that, had he not opted to take the fifth penalty in the AFCON final, he may well have returned a champion.
Instead Liverpool have a man fully focused on his task as the Reds continue to eye a quadruple.
3 Major misses
Even on commentary the absence of Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford was regularly referenced.
Every team has injuries, but when arguably the two most influential players are absent any team would struggle and Leeds are no different.
Phillips' quality at the base of midfield has seen him linked with top four outfits and afforded him an England career.
Leeds had conceded 32 goals in the 10 games without him before tonight - that figure has only worsened.
Meanwhile in attack, the tireless work off the ball completed by Bamford coupled with his goal output has left the Whites desperately short in the final third.
Solutions could've - and perhaps should've - been sought, but Bielsa's principles was never going to be uprooted for the sake of pragmatism.
4 Front three rejig
When Liverpool signed Diaz it looked as if he was going to challenge Mane or Salah for a starting berth.
Whether it meant the Senegalese star was going to be slowly eased out or, perhaps, the Reds were planning for the latter's possible departure.
As was the case at the weekend though, Klopp has decided to play the trio together.
Mane is the man playing through the centre, often dropping short, with Diaz playing on the left, where he was so effective during his Porto days.
Salah continues to be as effective as ever in a system that shows plenty of promise.
5 A two year barometer
It was a trip to Anfield that marked Leeds' return to the top flight in the first game of last season.
That clash would end up being a sign of what was to come - matches involving the Whites were often highly entertaining and high in goals.
Bielsa's side certainly ship goals, but they score them too and they don't change what they're trying to do.
Leeds clawed their way back level on three occasions, before eventually losing 4-3.
Tonight showed that, whilst the Yorkshire will forever be expansive and ambitious, their defensive frailties will always be an issue - especially if they're not scoring at the other end.
