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Liverpool’s late-season charge continued on Wednesday as they moved into the English Premier League’s top four, after beating Burnley 3-0.
The Reds claimed a fourth successive win to further boost their hopes of sealing UEFA Champions League qualification.
Roberto Firmino and Nathaniel Phillips got goals either side of halt-time at Turf Moor to set them on the road to victory.
Jurgen Klopp’s side needed a last-gasp winner from goalkeeper Alisson to beat West Brom on Sunday.
But there was no need for any late drama this time, with substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain firing in a late third.
The hard-fought result sees them leapfrog Leicester City on goal difference.
It then means victory on the final day at Anfield on Sunday against Crystal Palace will see them in Europe’s premier club competition next season.
Liverpool had been wasteful in a first half that appeared set to end scoreless until Firmino popped up in the 43rd minute, providing the finishing touch to Andy Robertson’s cut-back cross.
The Brazilian was one of those to miss a clear opportunity as the visitors too often failed to trouble full debutant Will Norris in the Burnley goal.