( CNN ) -- Newcastle was n't the opposition but there was another seven-goal classic at Anfield . Jordan Henderson scored deep in the second half to give Liverpool a 4-3 win over Swansea City , rekindling memories of the Reds ' victories over Newcastle by the same score in 1996 and 1997 . Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was n't afraid to say this month that his men were title contenders and with the offense flowing , his team trails Chelsea by a mere four points atop the standings . Daniel Sturridge -- second behind only teammate Luis Suarez in league scoring -- netted for an eighth straight Premier League outing to close in on Dutchman Ruud van Nistelrooy 's record of 10 . `` It was an important win for us , '' Rodgers told Sky Sports . `` We certainly were n't at our best today but the offensive part of our game , which is very strong , came out on top again . `` It 's an outstanding result for us and the game typified the character of this team . '' Liverpool looked set to cruise when Henderson and Sturridge gave Liverpool a 2-0 lead within 20 minutes . But Swansea , under newish boss Garry Monk , did n't cave in . Jonjo Shelvey began a comeback against his former club and Wilfried Bony made it 2-2 in the 27th minute . After Sturridge and Bony traded goals -- the latter 's second came via the penalty spot -- Henderson settled the affair in the 74th minute when he scored on his own rebound . A rejuvenated Henderson has been another bright spot for Rodgers this season but the defense is a worry . Defender Martin Skrtel particularly struggled Sunday , giving away the penalty when he clashed with Bony . Liverpool has conceded 35 goals , the most of any team in the top seven . `` As always as a coach , you 'll analyze where you can be better , and we 're looking to improve ( on defense ) for next week , '' said Rodgers . The top four all won this weekend but fifth-place Tottenham suffered a blow in its chase for a Champions League spot , losing 1-0 at relegation threatened Norwich City . Loic Remy scored in second-half injury time to give Newcastle a 1-0 win against Aston Villa at home , leaving Villa , like Norwich , four points above the relegation zone .
Liverpool defeats Swansea 4-3 at Anfield thanks to a strike from Jordan Henderson . The result means Liverpool trails Premier League leader Chelsea by four points . - Manchester United wins the FA Cup final against Arsenal in front of their own fans for only the second time since 1900. Tottenham 's Champions League hopes dip after a 1-0 loss at Norwich City .