Fabinho, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane scored the goals as Liverpool recorded a 3-1 win over Manchester City in Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield.
Bernardo Silva threatened to make it an uncomfortable finish for the Reds, but the Citizens could not produce a late rally as Liverpool picked up a hugely important victory in front of their own supporters.
Jurgen Klopp's side are now eight points clear of second-placed Leicester City and third-placed Chelsea, while they sit nine clear of the reigning champions, who struggled defensively on Merseyside.
Jordan Henderson played a key role in the home side picking up the win, particularly considering that it was his cross that allowed Liverpool to score their third of the afternoon.
Indeed, the England international worked space on the right before delivering a sensational ball towards Mane, who simply could not miss the chance to head his team into a three-goal lead.
Henderson was replaced by James Milner just past the hour, but the Liverpool fans were absolutely delighted with what they saw from the 29-year-old on the afternoon.
The title race is far from over, although it is difficult to see Klopp's team dropping the points required for the likes of Leicester, Chelsea and City to pull themselves back into the argument.
The Liverpool supporters loved what they saw from their captain on Sunday, with many taking to social media to lavish praise on the midfielder for his contribution:
Think Jordan Henderson is back
— LFCKoptalker 6️⃣ (@LFC_Koptalker) November 10, 2019
Man's been immense today. Thats why he started
one of the best games Henderson has played #imo #LFC
— Tom Howles (@TomHowles) November 10, 2019
Jordan Henderson, brilliant performance today that will probably go unnoticed! #LFC
— Sam Haggis (@sam_haggis) November 10, 2019
Henderson was definitely the man of the match for me, special mention to Gini also.
— Nate (@NateLFC__) November 10, 2019Henderson was superb today game changed when he went off. #lfc
— malc lfc ynwa (@malkykenny) November 10, 2019
Henderson what a monster 👌🏻
— Ahmed M Elhafy (@AhmedLFC91) November 10, 2019
Week in week out Jordan Henderson is slated by his own fans yet he keeps on doing what his manager asks of him. He has been great and i could not be happier. My captain. #LFC #YNWA
— Rahul Das (@rdaspaulite) November 10, 2019
Henderson getting fueled by the Anfield roars, absolutely unstoppable rn
— AB (@ABxLFC) November 10, 2019
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