The title race was starting to resemble a Manchester City procession in January, but now it is back to normal.
The sound of a gauntlet being thrown down in front of Manchester City counterpartPep Guardiola could be heard after the 2-0 win at Arsenal.
First things first.
The advantage of City is that they have a one-point lead, while the disadvantage is that they have to go to City in April.
On January 16th, when they beat Brentford at home, they were still eight points behind City, who had just beaten Chelsea.
It was assumed, perhaps dangerously, that it was over even after he said, "If you are with us, you will enjoy the ride and we will go for everything." We are prepared to go as much as we can.
After a win that leaves them breathing down the neck of City, the players and their coach are going for everything.
The Carabao Cup has been won. They are waiting for the draw on Friday. The title race is more alive than it has been at any point this season, because they play an FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
They have picked up relentless momentum while City have had the odd stumbles, leaving the door ajar by being held to a draw at Crystal Palace on Monday and losing at home to Spurs recently.
Even though they aren't through the door, they are giving it a big push and will take some resistance.
By the time City play their next game, they could be at the top of the table. In the Saturday lunchtime game at Anfield, the Reds will face a struggling Hornets team, while City will travel to play a team fighting for their lives.
In recent seasons, they have been successful front runners and held their nerve when being chased down, which is why they feel confident they can see off the Reds.
This is going to be a serious nail-biter of a finale to the premier league and anyone assuming that will happen is a disservice.
The all-round quality they possess is something they can find several ways to win. This victory marks teams down as potential champions. They were not at their best, but they stayed in the game and were confident that they would produce quality that would give them control.
They survived a serious test for 45 minutes against a side who are improving under manager Mikel Arteta. Arteta decided that Pierre-Emerick would not be giving them the kind of marksmanship that they need. The summer must be for a strikers.
Gabriel Martinelli was magnificent but there was no cutting edge and once Diogo Jota putLiverpool ahead, it was game over. Roberto Firmino's flick reduced the gap to one point.
Thiago held his head in anguish after playing a backpass to Lacazette, the crucial moment just moments before the Reds took the lead. Alisson kept his nerve, shape and position to make a block that might be remembered fondly come the end of the season.
No-one should ever overlook the presence and influence of a world-class goalkeeper, even though much is made of the abundance in attack, defence and midfield. Alisson was thanked in the dressing room.
The difference between the two teams is that the Reds have more cutting edges, as evidenced by the moments that changed the focus of this game and took it away from the Gunners.
The force was with the two teams and the Reds needed a spark, called Firmino and Salah, to come on.
Jota scored as instructions were being given. Many managers might have reacted differently.
The man who just scored was removed from the scene. Firmino showed the wisdom of the decision by finishing off the game.
The lead is held by Manchester City. There is a lot of confidence in theLiverpool have. This rivalry will continue beyond this season.
All that matters in the league is the last line games. The match at Etihad Stadium on 10 April could be decided by a single draw.
Who would call the final outcome if there was a serious conviction?
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