EPL 2016-17: Liverpool 4-1 Stoke City - 5 talking points

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27:  Wifried Bony of Stoke City battles with Jordan Henderson and Ragnar Klavan of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Stoke City at Anfield on December 27, 2016 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Liverpool won 4-1 at home against Stoke City for the fourth consecutive time

#3 Lallana proves his worth again

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27:  Adam Lallana of Liverpool gives a thumbs up as he is substituted during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Stoke City at Anfield on December 27, 2016 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Adam Lallana scored Liverpool’s opening goal

As the final whistle was drowned out by the cheers of an ecstatic Anfield crowd, Adam Lallana topped the chart of midfielders involved in the most number of goals this season. After scoring his side’s opening goal, he chalked up a tally of seven goals and six assists making him the most effective midfielder in the final third. All that money Liverpool paid Southampton looks to be paying off remarkably.

The former Southampton player was in exquisite form with the likes of Pep Guardiola, David Moyes and England boss Gareth Southgate looking on. He was a crucial part of everything that went well for the Reds as he scored a stunner from an impossibly tight corner. He was the brightest talent on the pitch as he created a host of chances for his side.

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