Liverpool emphatically answered their critics after thrashing Watford 5-0 at Anfield on Wednesday night.

Jurgen Klopp’s side needed to show a response after two goalless draws on the bounce to Bayern Munich and Manchester United and they did just that.

A dominant start saw the Reds take control of the game with Sadio Mane netting twice inside the opening 20 minutes.

Divock Origi, who replaced the injured Roberto Firmino, added a third just after the hour mark, before Virgil van Dijk headed home twice in three minutes to complete a 5-0 rout of Javi Gracia’s side.

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The Reds’ victory over the Hornets sees them reach 69 points after 28 games played, staying a point above Manchester City in the Premier League table.

Slide through our gallery below for all the best photos from Anfield on a convincing evening for the Reds.