It has been a quiet week for Liverpool, giving fans ample time to reflect on last Saturday's terrific 4-1 win over Newcastle United.

In what was perhaps the Reds' best Premier League performance of the season, they roared back from a goal down to dismiss the visitors, with Hugo Ekitike's brace just before half-time catching the eye.

The Frenchman is now up to 15 goals in his maiden season in English football, and his form has made him the new darling of the Kop at a time when Liverpool have needed a new hero to step forward.

He's certainly impressed our Jury, who have assembled to discuss Reds matters over the past seven days.

Sometimes you feel that in certain moments, in certain games, that you have a player of real quality, a player who is going to be remembered. High praise indeed, but Ekitike’s two goal brace in front of a roaring Anfield felt special.

It felt like a stage introduction to a glittering new star. We have seen several instances of real quality from Ekitike this...