Salah's Liverpool message after putting Man Utd to the sword at Old Trafford

Mo Salah declared winning the "only option" for Liverpool after they hit Manchester United for five on Sunday.

The Reds ran riot at the home of their arch rivals with the Egyptian grabbing a hat-trick to continue his scintillating form.

Liverpool were 4-0 up at half-time and, in truth, probably could've scored more had they pushed on following Paul Pogba's sending off on the hour.

It keeps Jurgen Klopp's side unbeaten this term and within a point of pacesetters Chelsea. Just two points separates the Blues from Manchester City in third.

Liverpool continue to fly somewhat under the radar, with few tipping them to regain their Premier League crown this term.

Salah though issued a message on social media laying clear his ambitions.

"With this team, winning should always be the only option," he said on Twitter.

The Reds' forward has been in record breaking form and netted for the tenth straight game at Old Trafford.

He is in the midst of negotiating a new contract, but made his intentions clear last week as he reaffirmed his commitment to the Merseyside outfit.

Salah remains integral to Klopp's team and the 29-year-old said: "We know what it takes to win the Premier League, we did it two years ago.

"From our heads from pre-season, we need to win the Premier League and hopefully we go for that."

He also told Sky Sports after the United rout: "It's great to win 5-0 here away. We knew before the game it was going to be tough if we didn't play our game, if we didn't play our football.

"We managed do that from the beginning, which made the game a bit easier."

On his own form he added: "To be fair, as [long] as the team keep winning, I'm more than happy.

"I'm always trying to give assists - the first one I could have gone alone but I gave it to Naby. I'm trying always to give my best for the team to win, which is the most important thing."

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Klopp was pleasantly surprised by the nature of his side's win, insisting he didn't expect to secure the three points in that manner.

United came into the game with a poor defensive record and the Reds were able to expose that time and time after.

The German said: "What can I say? Did I expect that? No. The result is insane. It is special but we don't celebrate like crazy, we have respect for the opponents.

"We were lucky in some moments, United are not in their best moment."