Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was delighted with their "fighting" spirit for victory at Southampton.
The Reds came from behind to win 3-1.
Klopp said: “The performance was not top level - but it is about fighting.
“People want us to play like Manchester City. We are unable to do that - we play our own football.
“We have 82 points now. That is massive in this crazy league with everyone is waiting for us. I am really proud. It is incredible.
“We had to work for this. But all three goals were brilliant. It is nice for Naby Keita to score the first. After that we controlled the game."