Norwich 2-3 Liverpool:
So close
now: Raheem Sterling scored twice at Carrow Road to put Liverpool within
touching distance of a first League title in 24 years
Bound for glory: Sterling and Luis Suarez supplied the goals that saw Liverpool a step closer to realising their title dream
Rocket: Sterling's excellent long-range strike in the fourth minute set Liverpool on their way to victory
Getting closer: Liverpool players applaud the travelling fans at Carrow Road as they went five points clear at the top
Job well done: Steven Gerrard and Martin Skrtel share an embrace at the final whistle
Down: Norwich players looked dejected at the full-time whistle as they did nothing to solve their relegation issues
Party time:
Liverpool fans celebrate in their corner of Carrow Road, many holding up
Uruguayan flags in honour of striker Luis Suarez
Huddle: Liverpool players congratulate each other after gaining another three points
Double act: Sterling is congratulated by Luis Suarez after putting Liverpool 3-1 up in the second half
Loop: Sterling's shot took a deflection off Bradley Johnson and looped over Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy
Over his head: Ruddy was left helpless as the ball sailed over his head
Clinical: Suarez produced a side-footed finish for his 30th goal of the season to put Liverpool 2-0 up
Swept home: In scoring, Suarez became only the seventh player to reach 30 goals in a Premier League season
Sharp-shooter: Suarez wheels away in celebration after doubling Liverpool's lead
Two to tango: Suarez celebrates with Raheem Sterling after seizing full control of the game
Blistering: Sterling rifled the ball home from outside the box after some neat passing build-up
Open arms: Lucas Leiva runs after Sterling in celebration as the Liverpool fans in the background go wild
Follow the leader: Sterling is pursued by his teammates after opening the scoring early on
Embrace: Sterling rushed over to the bench to give manager Brendan Rodgers a hug after scoring
Grandstand finale: Robert Snodgrass headed Norwich back within a goal at 2-3 but they couldn't find an equaliser
Rising high: Snodgrass leads above the Liverpool defence to guide the ball home with his head
Dejected: Mignolet was disappointed to concede a second goal
Back in it: Norwich celebrate Gary Hooper's goal that halved the deficit early in the second period
Misjudged: Simon Mignolet fails to reach a cross under pressure from Johnson, causing the ball to fall to Hooper to score
Open goal: Gary Hooper slides the ball home past Mamadou Sakho after Simon Mignolet (right) made an error of judgement
Stopped in his tracks: Bradley Johnson brings down namesake Glen as the Liverpool right-back tries to advance
Brave: Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet dives at the feet of Mamadou Sakho as Gary Hooper tries to score
Shot stopper: Mignolet reaches across to push the ball clear as Norwich shoot at goal
Closing in: Robert Snodgrass attempts to cross before Joe Allen can close him down
Grapple: Lucas Leiva gets a grip on the arm of Robert Snodgrass as the Norwich man tries to burst clear
High boot: Luis Suarez raises his foot towards the ball as Michael Turner dives in to try and win it
Sent flying: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho is fouled by Michael Turner as the game gained a physical edge
Airborne: The challenge sent Coutinho tumbling through the air
Long barrier: Nathan Redmond goes down under pressure from Glen Johnson early in the match
Grafter: Steven Gerrard's heat map from the match
Dive: Sterling goes down under pressure from Norwich midfielder Leroy Fer near the touchline
In the wars: Sterling grabs the ball in anticipation of a free-kick after being felled by Steven Whittaker
Hurdle: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling is slide tackled by Robert Snodgrass during the first-half of the match
Orders: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers issues instructions form his technical areas a counterpart Neil Adams looks on
Shell-shocked: Norwich manager Neil Adams is left stunned by Liverpool's lightning-quick start to the match
All over: Raheem Sterling's heat map
Focus: Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard walks out with his team's mascot ahead of kick-off
Kiss for luck: Luis Suarez kisses his hand as he walks out for the match
Five-star: Liverpool fans show their passions prior to the match in Norwich
Kop kids: These two young Liverpool fans shows their loyalties before kick-off
Bear hope: A Liverpool fan shows off a cuddly toy prior to the match at Carrow Road
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