Martin Skrtel has praised the "collective effort" of Liverpool's players following their 3-2 win over Norwich City at the weekend.

Sunday's victory leaves Brendan Rodgers's side five points clear of the top of the Premier League table with just three games still to play.

The defender told the club's website: "We have three very precious points. The first half was really good, we were dominant, scored two goals and also kept them at bay, but the second half was different.

"They played really well and never gave up. We didn't play that well in the second half but we fought very hard and we won. It was a collective effort.

"Now we have one week to get ready for Chelsea and obviously everyone knows what a game that is."

Liverpool face Chelsea, who are second in the table, on Sunday.

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Sian Cowper