Liverpool vs Cardiff City: Reds finish with a flurry to kill off Neil Warnock's men

Re-live all the action from Anfield

Neil Warnock 'one of the most experienced managers in the world' - Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League as Neil Warnock's assessment of Cardiff's hopes at Anfield proved accurate.

Warnock delivered a startling admission that trying to get a result on Merseyside was "virtually impossible" on the eve of the fixture, and his Bluebirds side rarely looked like proving him wrong.

Sadio Mane's brace, plus Mohamed Salah's strike and substitute Xherdan Shaqiri's first goal for the club sealed a 4-1 victory which was enough to move Liverpool three points clear of Manchester City.

The only blemish for Liverpool came when Cardiff striker Callum Paterson scored a scrappy goal, dashing the Reds' hopes of extending their run of clean sheets in the top-flight at home to 10 matches.

Paterson's effort seemed to set up a grandstand finish but in truth Cardiff were comfortably second best, with only two attempts at goal, in stark contrast to 19 from Liverpool, who enjoyed 80 per cent possession.

Re-live the action below

[27 October 2018 15:01 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Liverpool 0-0 Cardiff

1 minute

We're underway! Can Liverpool start quickly?

[27 October 2018 15:04 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Liverpool 0-0 Cardiff

3 minutes

Cardiff have immediately retreated into a compact defensive shape. They're sitting deep and allowing Liverpool possession. It's not surprising, but whether it proves effective remains to be seen.

[27 October 2018 15:07 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Liverpool 0-0 Cardiff

6 minutes

Not a great deal of action at Anfield thus far. Liverpool appear happy to stay patient, to probe and look for gaps.

[27 October 2018 15:10 · Callum Rice-Coates]

GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Cardiff (Salah)

10 minutes

It hasn't taken long. Cardiff looked comfortable, but Liverpool inject some pace into their attack and the visitors can't deal with it. Mane and Wijnaldum had shots blocked, but the ball dropped at Salah's feet and he fired into an empty net.

[27 October 2018 15:14 · Callum Rice-Coates]

GOAL! Watford 1-0 Huddersfield (Pereyra)

10 minutes

Watford lead at Vicarage Road as Pereyra cuts inside from the left, beats several players and fires home.

[27 October 2018 15:15 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Liverpool 1-0 Cardiff

14 minutes

Very nearly 2-0 to Liverpool. Van Dijk nods a header towards goal but it bounces off the post. Cardiff, as expected, are in danger of a heavy defeat here.

[27 October 2018 15:17 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Liverpool 1-0 Cardiff

15 minutes

It's another chance for Liverpool. Salah nearly races onto a through ball but Etheridge is out quickly to clear.

[27 October 2018 15:18 · Callum Rice-Coates]

GOAL! Fulham 0-1 Bournemouth (Wilson)

14 mins

Fulham's defensive woes contiune. Callum Wilson gives Bournemouth the lead from the penalty spot.

[27 October 2018 15:20 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Liverpool 1-0 Cardiff

18 minutes

Cardiff have hardly had a touch of the ball. They're terrified of Liverpool's attack, probably justifiably, but they need to get a foothold in the game if they're to avoid a hammering. 

[27 October 2018 15:22 · Callum Rice-Coates]

GOAL! Watford 2-0 Huddersfield (Deulofeu)

19 minutes

Watford double their lead and it's a superb strike from a tight angle by Deulofeu.