Liverpool striker Robbie Keane was delighted with his brace in yesterday's 3-0 defeat of Bolton Wanderers.
"We can't be too worried about others, we have to concentrate on ourselves, but it was a statement from us," said Keane at the final whistle.
"The lads were superb. I can't remember Bolton getting a shot on goal."
Keane struck twice in five second-half minutes, adding to Albert Riera's opener - and putting the boot in on those who were ready to write him off as a £20million flop.
He added: "If I keep playing and keep doing well, I've said I know I'll score goals.
"You can't be worried about what people say, you have to be strong enough to take criticism or there's no point in doing this job.
"It's always nice to score, it's what I'm paid to do, and this sets us up nicely for Newcastle tomorrow. It was a good performance and important to get the three points."