This was Liverpool at their ruthless best. Eight shots on target, seven goals. Crystal Palace aren't an easy team to play. They're a stubborn bunch under Roy Hodgson.
But Liverpool wiped the floor with them — despite their injuries, despite Mohamed Salah starting on the bench, despite the fact it kicked off at Jurgen Klopp's least favourite time of 12.30pm.
Selhurst Park holds bad memories for Liverpool — that 3-3 Crystanbul classic in 2014 was so painful for them.
But there was no chance of them letting this lead slip.