Liverpool have gone 5th in the English football Premiership after beating Sunderland 3-nil at Anfield.
Fernando Torres scored twice for the homeside.
Blackburn Rovers have moved up to 10th in the standings after beating relegation bound Burnley 1-nil.
Manchester United lead on 72 points, 1 clear of Chelsea, Arsenal are on 68, Tottenham 58 and Liverpool 54.