Twice Jurgen Klopp’s team took the lead through Diogo Jota, and twice the inspired visitors restored parity through Neco Williams and Morgan Gibbs-White in an extraordinary second half.
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However, there were those who questioned whether Mikel Arteta’s side would be able to cope when Manchester City turned up the heat.
The Reds inflicted the Red Devils’ worst-ever Premier League defeat on Sunday, although their seventh and final goal was marred by unsavoury scenes as a fan ran onto the field.
According to the BBC Sport’s Mandeep Sanghera, the Japan international will be a Monaco player next season.
Milner was set to leave Anfield on a free transfer after his contract expired at the end of June but he has decided to extend his stay at the club.
Negotiations over a two-year contract extension took very little time and he is now looking forward to building on the incredible foundations he has created since arriving in October 2015.
The 54-year-old’s previous contract was due to expire at the end of the 2023-24 season, and he initially outlined his intentions to take a break from football when that deal expired.
The German boss has enjoyed a successful spell in Merseyside, winning five trophies during his time with the Reds so far, including guiding Liverpool to their first Premier League title.
Victory kept the pressure on leaders Manchester City ahead of their evening kick-off but more significantly it was the momentum it maintained in their pursuit which was crucial.
The Reds come into the match still unbeaten in all competitions this calendar year, but face a Norwich side whose survival hopes have been significantly boosted in recent weeks.
The 25-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the Anfield club, understood to run until 2027, Liverpool revealed.
The Portugal forward grabbed his first with less than two minutes played, turning Andy Robertson’s low ball in before adding a second from close range after being set up by Mohamed Salah half an hour later.
The Senegal international is facing an uncertain future at Anfield, with his existing deal due to expire at the end of the 2022-23 season alongside Salah’s.
The influential midfielder is the latest big name on Merseyside to commit his long-term future to the club, as the Reds step up their mission to secure their top senior players on fresh terms.
The former West Ham goalkeeper looked set to depart on a free transfer as his current deal approached it’s end but the Spaniard will remain at Anfield after penning a contract extension.
The Reds have won just one of their last five games in all competitions, drawing the last three in succession, and they face a Saints side who are looking to complete the league double against them for just the third time in their history, previously doing so in 1960-61 and 2003-04.
The Reds dropped two points in a 1-1 draw at Leeds United last time out, while Newcastle’s upturn in fortunes continued with a 3-2 win over top-four chasing West Ham United.
Their team coach had a window smashed ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg at Anfield.
Josh Maja twice went close for the visitors early on, first shooting wide form Kenny Tete’s cross before being denied by Alisson at point-blank range.
Klopp’s side were condemned to unprecedented misery at Anfield by Mason Mount’s superb strike late in the first half on Thursday.