Liverpool ran riot at Anfield as Jurgen Klopp's men thrashed Watford 6-1 to go top of the table - the first time the club has been that position since the German become manager having left Borussia Dortmund.

The Red's put in the performance of genuine title contenders as they wiped the floor with a Hornets side who had been in a fine run of form themselves.

Sadio Mane opened the scoring just past the 25 minute mark, before Philippe Coutinho and Emre Can made it three before half time.

Firmino made it 4-0, Mane again made it five, however Watford struck back in a consolation through Daryl Janmaat with 15 minute to go.

Substitute Georginio Wijnaldum became the Red's fifth scorer of the day as he came off the bench to complete the rout.

The scintillating attacking display was typical of Liverpool's performances so far this season, and they don't look like stopping anytime soon. Top of the table, Jurgen Klopp and his men are flying high.

Here are five things we learned from today's game...

Goal crazy

Liverpool v Watford - Premier League

In 11 Premier League games so far this season, Liverpool have found the net four or more times on five occasions, which makes them this campaign's highest scorers with a huge 30 goals already.

Under Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool look free when attacking and full to the brim of confidence. At the moment, the Reds aren't just beating times, they are dismantling them.

Who needs a striker?

Jurgen Klopp and Sadio Mane

For all the goals scored, it is odd to think that Liverpool don't possess - or at least play very often - an out-and-out striker.

Firmino, Sadio Mane, Divock Origi and Daniel Sturridge (when used) all look interchangeable across the front line, making the Reds unpredictable and versatile more so than any other Premier League team at the moment. How can defenders man-mark when the forwards have no set position?

A work in progress

Watford v Hull City - Premier League

Watford have had a brilliant start to the season under Walter Mazzari, but were humbled today at Anfield by a brilliant Liverpool side. If the Hornets were down the wrong end of the table, it would be a sign for worry, however considering they sit nice and cosy in the top half, it shouldn't be a cause for too much for concern.

While 6-1 may be embarrassing, it in no way should put a dent in what otherwise has been a good start to the campaign.

Good times on merseyside

Liverpool v Watford - Premier League

Jurgen Klopp looks happy. The Liverpool players look happy. The fans look happy.

It is difficult to not become to optimistic, but as things stand everyone associated with the Merseyside club looks happy as larry - otherwise known as the Klopp effect. The charismatic German has transformed the club from pessimist to optimist in his short spell and that is finally translating onto the field.

Away days

West Ham United v Watford - Premier League

Like I said, Watford have had a brilliant start to their season.

However, maybe that should be rephrased to, Watford have had a brilliant start to the season - at home. Away has been a different story. Besides the 6-1 defeat today,  a 2-0 defeat to Burnley and a draw 0-0 with struggling Swansea have dampened an exciting start to the season. Away days are something Walter Mazzari will need to work on.