Liverpool fans have lauded forward Roberto Firmino for his performance in the 2-0 league win over Watford on 2 April. The Reds have kept their Premier League title hopes alive with thanks to this important victory.Diogo Jota and Fabinho found the back of the net for Jurgen Klopp's side to take them to the top of the table for a brief period of time. However, Manchester City reclaimed their place at the top with a 2-0 win against Burnley.The two title chasers are separated by just one point at the top of the table. We can expect a cracker of a game when they meet on April 10 at the Etihad in what could be the title decider.The Reds were far from their best against Watford but still managed to ensure that they secured an all-important three points. Jota might have grabbed the headlines thanks to his first-half strike and winning the penalty in the second half. However, Roberto Firmino also had a brilliant game.The 30-year-old attacker once again showed why he remains a key cog in Klopp's machine.FantasticFirmino9@MPBFirmino9FIRMINO APPRECIATION TWEETHe looked back to his best today. The pressing monster. #LFC #YNWA7:05 AM · Apr 2, 202219510FIRMINO APPRECIATION TWEETHe looked back to his best today. The pressing monster. #LFC #YNWA https://t.co/SOaORkpfrNFirmino's role in the team has never just been about goals and assists. This is why his performances often go unnoticed and overshadowed by the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.But without Firmino's selfless play, work rate, vision and intelligent pressing, the likes of Salah and Mane would never have enjoyed the space to hurt the opposition.Over the past couple of years, Firmino has seen his stock fall significantly. However, the 30-year-old came up with a performance against Watford that proves he is still one of the most important players at Anfield.Liverpool fans took to Twitter to share their excitement at seeing their beloved number nine return to his best.Here are some tweets from Liverpool fans, including former Reds defenders Jamie Carragher and Jose Enrique:Jamie Carragher@Carra23Top of the league for @LFC tough game, Firmino & Thiago 🏻 #LIVWAT6:55 AM · Apr 2, 202210766472Top of the league for @LFC tough game, Firmino & Thiago 👌🏻 #LIVWATMichael Kemp@kempsion@Carra23 @LFC Bobby MOTM for me. His link up play, defensive positioning today and work rate all top draw. What a player. Helped Jota free himself up on attack for pretty much the entire game.6:59 AM · Apr 2, 202222@Carra23 @LFC Bobby MOTM for me. His link up play, defensive positioning today and work rate all top draw. What a player. Helped Jota free himself up on attack for pretty much the entire game.Vik@LFCVik2firmino winning every ball5:32 AM · Apr 2, 20221152firmino winning every ballJosé enrique@Jesanchez3Firmino and thiago today our two best players for me5:38 AM · Apr 2, 202230412Firmino and thiago today our two best players for meDJ™️@ChiesaLFCNah can’t believe I’m watching 17/18 Firmino again.5:47 AM · Apr 2, 202265017Nah can’t believe I’m watching 17/18 Firmino again.Samuel@SamueILFCGomez and Firmino starting, love to see it.3:42 AM · Apr 2, 2022134125Gomez and Firmino starting, love to see it..@ftblarjRoberto Firmino always steps up in games that matter and in the business end of the season. Give this man a new contract ASAP! What a performance so far5:38 AM · Apr 2, 20221126Roberto Firmino always steps up in games that matter and in the business end of the season. Give this man a new contract ASAP! What a performance so far🇧🇷 https://t.co/WTx1UQBKIXRed@TaintlessRedFirmino's performance today so far might be in in Klopp's mind when he decides upon who starts vs City. When his touch is good like today and he's fresh he offers such a unique challenge for the opposition. I said before NT break I'd start Bobby vs City and he's confirmed why.5:53 AM · Apr 2, 202229416Firmino's performance today so far might be in in Klopp's mind when he decides upon who starts vs City. When his touch is good like today and he's fresh he offers such a unique challenge for the opposition. I said before NT break I'd start Bobby vs City and he's confirmed why.Jürgen@JurgegenpressRoberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveiraby far the best defensive false 9 box to box inverted false 10 centre forward striker in the world12:39 PM · Apr 3, 2022426Roberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveiraby far the best defensive false 9 box to box inverted false 10 centre forward striker in the world https://t.co/85yNzgjEfS.@_RiddxckIf we continue to play with goal scoring wide men it’s crucial we get a similar player to Firmino, the balance in our attack feels so much better5:44 AM · Apr 2, 202287527If we continue to play with goal scoring wide men it’s crucial we get a similar player to Firmino, the balance in our attack feels so much betterLiverpool need to sort out Roberto Firmino's contract situationMohamed Salah's contract situation at Liverpool has been a much-discussed matter in recent weeks. However, both Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino also have their contracts expiring in the summer of 2023.Firmino has struggled for consistency and lack of end product over the last couple of years. He has also seen added competition brought in for places in the form of Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz.Anfield Watch@AnfieldWatchRoberto Firmino on his nickname:"Bobby! I was given this nickname here, it’s very affectionate. I ended up embracing it as it’s easy to say and it caught on here. It’s used affectionately, I like it." #awlive [lfc]4:02 AM · Mar 29, 20226944270Roberto Firmino on his nickname:"Bobby! I was given this nickname here, it’s very affectionate. I ended up embracing it as it’s easy to say and it caught on here. It’s used affectionately, I like it." #awlive [lfc] https://t.co/WCXcpjrVhwHowever, the 30-year-old is a skilled player and brings a lot to the table for the club. Liverpool should have no second thoughts over offering a new contract to the fan-favourite and need to sort out the situation as soon as possible.