<p>A combination of industry and arrogance set Liverpool on their way to a "complete performance" in the 5-0 mauling of Tottenham Hotspur, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Despite missing captain Steven Gerrard and striker Daniel Sturridge, the Merseysiders, who moved up to second in the Premier League, stylishly dismantled one of their rivals for a top-four place, and laid down a marker in what is becoming an increasingly congested title race.<br /><br />"It's probably the most complete performance to come here and get a victory like that," Rodgers told reporters.<br /><br />"We worked like animals without the ball and when we got it our use of it was outstanding.<br /><br />"I loved our arrogance today. Look at our midfield three (Lucas Leiva, Joe Allen and Jordan Henderson), the energy, quality and pressing."<br /><br />Liverpool have not mounted a serious assault on the title since 2009 when they fell four points short of Manchester United, in former manager Rafa Benitez's penultimate campaign.<br /><br />While fans are starting to whisper under their breath that this team could end the club's 23-year drought, the Liverpool manager would not be drawn into speculation. "Title contenders? I'm not even thinking about it," Rodgers said.<br /><br />"My job over a period of time was to develop a style of football, while moving the club forward. Obviously (the title) that was my dream, I didn't come in to finish third or fourth. If we can stay clear of injury then let's see where it takes us."</p>
<p>A combination of industry and arrogance set Liverpool on their way to a "complete performance" in the 5-0 mauling of Tottenham Hotspur, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Despite missing captain Steven Gerrard and striker Daniel Sturridge, the Merseysiders, who moved up to second in the Premier League, stylishly dismantled one of their rivals for a top-four place, and laid down a marker in what is becoming an increasingly congested title race.<br /><br />"It's probably the most complete performance to come here and get a victory like that," Rodgers told reporters.<br /><br />"We worked like animals without the ball and when we got it our use of it was outstanding.<br /><br />"I loved our arrogance today. Look at our midfield three (Lucas Leiva, Joe Allen and Jordan Henderson), the energy, quality and pressing."<br /><br />Liverpool have not mounted a serious assault on the title since 2009 when they fell four points short of Manchester United, in former manager Rafa Benitez's penultimate campaign.<br /><br />While fans are starting to whisper under their breath that this team could end the club's 23-year drought, the Liverpool manager would not be drawn into speculation. "Title contenders? I'm not even thinking about it," Rodgers said.<br /><br />"My job over a period of time was to develop a style of football, while moving the club forward. Obviously (the title) that was my dream, I didn't come in to finish third or fourth. If we can stay clear of injury then let's see where it takes us."</p>