Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was full of positivity towards his attacking trio and two central midfielders after Sunday's 2-1 win over Manchester City.
Raheem Sterling played up front with support from Adam Lallana and Philippe Coutinho while Jordan Henderson and Joe Allen ran the show from central midfield as the Reds produced a victory that well and truly keeps their top-four hopes alive.
Rodgers pinpointed some of his players for the roles they played in the triumph which came courtesy of brilliant goals from Coutinho and Henderson either side of the break.
"Those three - Raheem through the middle and two boys (Coutinho and Lallana) in behind - have been outstanding," he told Sky Sports.
"They are really gifted technical players, but you saw today how they press the ball.
"They are very clever, intelligent in how they press and get up to people and that was key for us today.
"I thought Joe Allen was brilliant. He doesn't score many goals, he is not one that creates a lot, but he is the door that opens everything up. Getting on the ball, courageous, composure, I thought he was outstanding in there today, along with Jordan Henderson."
