Liverpool beat Arsenal 5-1 to go nine points clear on top

Liverpool who are in the form of their life came from a goal down to defeat Arsenal 5-1 on Saturday in their last Premier League game of the year at Ansfield, thanks to Roberto Ferminho's hat-trick.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles gave Arsenal the lead in the 11^th minute, but Roberto Ferminho restored parity for Liverpool in the minute, following defensive blunder.

Before the Brazilian put the Reds in the driving seat through a solo effort- he dribbled past Sokratis and Mustafi in the Arsenal defence, before he placed the ball at the blind side of Leno in post of the Gunners.

Sadio Mane increased Liverpool’s tally to 3-1 by connecting home Mohamed Salah’s through ball, before the Egyptian registered his name on the scoresheet from the spot kick in the added minutes of the first half.

Back from recess Roberto Ferminho would record a hat-trick to crown a thrilling day in the colours of Liverpool.

Tottenham second on the league log are now nine points adrift of Liverpool, after they were handed a shocking 1-3 home defeat against Wolves.