Match Report
The table read 1st (Liverpool, 12 pts) against 3rd (Spartak Moskva, 6 pts), 6 points apart. Spartak Moskva's recent output lagged their position: 21st on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 3.83/1 for Liverpool and 1.5/2.17 for Spartak Moskva (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.59.
Liverpool were unbeaten in 8, having scored in 10 consecutive games.
Anfield staged the fixture, a ground that holds 61,276. Liverpool led 3-0 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 7-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Liverpool: Sadio Mané (76'), Philippe Coutinho (50'), Sadio Mané (47'), Roberto Firmino (18'), Philippe Coutinho (15'), Mohamed Salah (86'), Philippe Coutinho (4')
Key stats
Possession: Liverpool 53% · Spartak Moskva 47% · Total shots: 17-13 · On target: 10-5 · Corners: 3-2