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EPL 2016-17: Liverpool 4-1 Stoke City - 5 talking points

Modified Dec 28, 2016 04:36 GMT

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Wifried Bony of Stoke City battles with Jordan Henderson and Ragnar Klavan of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Stoke City at Anfield on December 27, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) — Liverpool won 4-1 at home against Stoke City for the fourth consecutive time

#5 Roberto Firmino at it again

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool is embraced by Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool as he is substituted during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Stoke City at Anfield on December 27, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) — Jurgen Klopp (left) hugs Roberto Firmino (right) as he comes off against Stoke

Roberto Firmino has faced a lot of criticism over the Christmas weekend for getting caught driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested by the police early Christmas eve morning and was charged with drunk driving. Reds fans were especially angry since his court appearance is scheduled for 31 January, the same day his side host league-leaders Chelsea.

However, the Brazilian silenced his critics with his inspired performance against Stoke. He was a constant source of threat on the left and displayed no signs of distraction as he scored an outstanding goal just before half-time. His shot ricocheted off the far post only to go in at the near to give his team the lead. The 25-year-old has now scored 15 goals for the Reds this calendar year, more than any of his other teammates.

Even Jurgen Klopp seemed to have a special hug reserved for the forward as he came off once Liverpool had cemented a comfortable lead.

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