Klopp was frustrated at Liverpool’s fluffed chances, as Mohamed Salah had a rare off day with his finishing.

“The chances we had were incredible. We were at least four or five times in a one-on-one with the goalkeeper, so if we score then it is game over,” he said of missed opportunities after Liverpool went 1-0 up before being pegged back.

‘SUPER BOBBY’

Roberto Firmino won it for the Reds with a late strike from inside the box. “It was a super, super, super goal from Bobby. I’m really, really pleased as you can imagine,” said Klopp.

As for Jordan Henderson’s early goal, off his shoulder from a corner, Klopp was delighted with his captain’s evolution.

“I’m not sure since when Hendo is involved in offensive set-pieces, usually for most of the time he was protection, so now we have found a way to involve him as well, and that he scores that goal is obviously incredible,” said the German coach.

“He played an unbelievable game again tonight … he keeps everyone on their toes… we couldn’t be in this situation without these sorts of characters.”

While the players were all in “outstanding shape”, there was still plenty to improve all round, the demanding Klopp added.

Henderson echoed his manager’s view on the title race.

“You’re probably bored of me keeping saying it, but it’s just about the next game, I want to keep going,” he said.

“Every game is the biggest game of the season as the manager keeps saying to us. We just want to keep going, give everything like we always do and keep building on what we’ve achieved so far.”