Early Christmas present for Klopp as Liverpool smash seven past Palace

By the time the lunchtime kick-off had finished, Liverpool had scored seven, opened up a six-point lead at the top of the table, and looked for all the world like the Premier League champions they are

Liverpool's Takumi Minamino celebrates scoring the opening goal at Selhurst Park. Pictures: Clive Rose/PA

Crystal Palace 0 Liverpool 7 

WITH a hectic festive fixture list stretching out before his side, Jurgen Klopp could not have dreamed of a more perfect start as Liverpool strolled to victory at Selhurst Park.