"MOTM for me", "Won every ball!" - Liverpool fans thrilled with 30-year-old star's performance 

Liverpool fans have lauded forward Roberto Firmino for his performance in the 2-0 league win over Watford on 2 April. The Reds have kept their Premier League title hopes alive with thanks to this important victory.

Diogo Jota and Fabinho found the back of the net for Jurgen Klopp's side to take them to the top of the table for a brief period of time. However, Manchester City reclaimed their place at the top with a 2-0 win against Burnley.

The two title chasers are separated by just one point at the top of the table. We can expect a cracker of a game when they meet on April 10 at the Etihad in what could be the title decider.

The Reds were far from their best against Watford but still managed to ensure that they secured an all-important three points. Jota might have grabbed the headlines thanks to his first-half strike and winning the penalty in the second half. However, Roberto Firmino also had a brilliant game.

The 30-year-old attacker once again showed why he remains a key cog in Klopp's machine.

Firmino's role in the team has never just been about goals and assists. This is why his performances often go unnoticed and overshadowed by the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

But without Firmino's selfless play, work rate, vision and intelligent pressing, the likes of Salah and Mane would never have enjoyed the space to hurt the opposition.

Over the past couple of years, Firmino has seen his stock fall significantly. However, the 30-year-old came up with a performance against Watford that proves he is still one of the most important players at Anfield.

Liverpool fans took to Twitter to share their excitement at seeing their beloved number nine return to his best.

Here are some tweets from Liverpool fans, including former Reds defenders Jamie Carragher and Jose Enrique:

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Liverpool need to sort out Roberto Firmino's contract situation

Mohamed Salah's contract situation at Liverpool has been a much-discussed matter in recent weeks. However, both Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino also have their contracts expiring in the summer of 2023.

Firmino has struggled for consistency and lack of end product over the last couple of years. He has also seen added competition brought in for places in the form of Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz.

However, the 30-year-old is a skilled player and brings a lot to the table for the club. Liverpool should have no second thoughts over offering a new contract to the fan-favourite and need to sort out the situation as soon as possible.