Gakpo added a third early in the second half after Harvey Elliott sent an inch-perfect delivery for him to meet with a deft header in front of The Kop.

Son Heung-min clawed back another for the Lilywhites, sweeping home a second from Richarlison teeing him up to set up a nervy finale for the hosts.

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Jurgen Klopp’s side remain third in the Premier League table, five points off the summit, heading into their final three games of the current campaign.

Slotting past Brazil teammate Alisson, Richarlison ensured that Klopp’s side would be denied a clean sheet for a ninth successive Premier League game.

Further renditions were aired early in the second half alongside chants of his name, an original bone of contention whenever the subject was broached.

Yet the limited time that Klopp has left managing in front of home supporters, coupled with the muted season finale, took that decision out of his hands.