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In almost an identical manner to 12 months previous, the season is ending in a contrasting manner for the Liverpool forwards.

Gakpo, after an inconsistent campaign, is once again finishing strongly as arguably the first-choice number nine.

Nunez, meanwhile, has lost his way having for long periods been the preferred and most potent option down the middle this term.

This was another impressive showing from Gakpo, who has been one of the few Liverpool players to fully embrace the challenge following the March international break.

Indeed, his absence in the Goodison derby defeat was sorely felt.

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Here the Dutchman’s strength, link-up play and ability to lead the line all impressed.

This term, he’s lined up for just four of the last eight.

Arne Slot, the incoming Liverpool manager, will know all about Gakpo having come up against him in the Eredivisie.

As with last year, there is genuine uncertainty over who should best lead the Reds' attack going into the next campaign.

Elliott sends message

If there’s one player who perhaps has had reason to grumble at team selection this season, it’s Harvey Elliott.

Having regularly earned the praise of Jurgen Klopp after a stream of impressive cameos, it has often come with the caveat they were more often as a substitute rather than as a starter.

Part of the reason for that has been Elliott not always being employed in what has become his preferred position on the right of the midfield triumvirate.

But having impressed in the role at former club Fulham a fortnight ago, here Elliott, making only a ninth Premier League start of the season, had taken it up a notch even before the blistering strike for Liverpool’s fourth goal.

Elliott created the most chances on either side while he was on the pitch and, underlining his often overlooked tenacity, made the most ball recoveries for the Reds.

Next season could be a big one for Elliott.

Bajectic’s difficult return

The doom-mongers will point to Liverpool losing their way somewhat having cruised into a four-goal lead.
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