[Match Report + Video]: Liverpool 4 - 1 Westbromich Albion
Liverpool 4-1 West Brom
Brendan Rodgers kept with his three at the back formation, with Lucas Leiva replacing Victor Moses in the only change for The Reds.
Rodgers’ midfield consequently had much better control, with the triangle shape flipped so that Lucas held and Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson pressed higher up the pitch.
Henderson in particular was impressive, especially in the first-half. It was almost as though some comments this week had put his back out…
But it was up front where Liverpool were entertaining and impressive. Luis Suarez’s hat-trick was sensational, all three goals of the highest quality.
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Osase speaks: "I told my wife yesterday that what I see in this squad is stronger than West Brom."
The striker saw his West Brom career stall after the farrago of his on-off transfer to QPR last January, but is determined to make the most of his second chance.
"The Cardiff fans have been great. People I've met have welcomed me and I know the great atmosphere they create," he told a press conference in Cardiff.
"There was interest from West Ham, Fulham, Stoke and Swansea but I chose Cardiff as it was the best place for my family and I.
"I told my wife yesterday that what I see in this squad is stronger than West Brom."
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West Brom manager Steve Clarke has revealed that Chelsea winger Victor Moses is his next target
Belgian striker Lukaku scored 17 league goals for the Baggies last season and Clarke was keen to take him back for another season, but Blues manager Jose Mourinho has said he will be part of his plans.
West Brom had originally been told Moses would not be available for them to sign, however it appears the arrivals of Willian and Samuel Eto'o to Stamford Bridge have changed Mourinho's mind.
"I exchanged text messages with Jose three or four weeks ago and he said Lukaku is definitely not going out," said Clarke.
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