Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson was satisfied with victory over rock bottom West Ham United.
The match was won in the first half after goals from Glen Johnson, Dirk Kuyt from the penalty spot and Maxi Rodriguez, taking the Reds within three points of fourth place currently occupied by Bolton.
West Ham were woeful in the first half and improved only slightly after the break.
"It was important to win and I think we did it in some style," said Hodgson.
"We knew what we had to do today. We were concerned we would have to do it without Steven and Lucas Leiva (who was suspended) but the players selected today did really well.
"We got the three points we needed and we got it with not only a good performance but a thoroughly professional performance.
"I don't think the words comfortable and relaxed are words us managers use too often but if you're not comfortable 3-0 up at half-time and they've not had a shot on goal you're never going to be."