Jordan Henderson scored his first Liverpool goal in a 3-1 win over Bolton Wanderers at Anfield, but insisted Luis Suarez should take the credit for the victory.
The Uruguayan striker did not manage to join Henderson, Martin Skrtel and Charlie Adam on the scoresheet, but he posed a constant threat and caused a Bolton defence that included £17million-rated Gary Cahill no end of problems.
Henderson, a £16million summer signing from Sunderland, was quick to pay tribute to Suarez after a victory that sent Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table.
'His movement is brilliant, he's always moving and always looking to get in behind. 'He's a nightmare for defenders,' the England midfielder said.
Reds boss Kenny Dalglish also had words of praise for Suarez following a game he thought was a 'pleasure to watch'.
'He's a fantastic player and a good character in and around the place,' Dalglish said.
Henderson opened the scoring after just 15 minutes at Anfield with a fine finish that will silence some of the critics who have suggested Liverpool paid too much for him.
Skrtel doubled the home side's advantage with a powerful header from Adam's corner seven minutes after half-time, before Adam made certain of the three points with his first Reds goal just 60 seconds later.
Liverpool should have extended their lead, but ended up conceding in injury-time when Jamie Carragher's mistake allowed Martin Petrov to set up Ivan Klasnic for a close-range finish.
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