MARSEILLE, France, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Liverpool swept aside Olympique de ‌Marseille with a 3-0 away victory on Wednesday to extend their unbeaten run to 13 matches in all competitions and move a step ‌closer to direct qualification for the Champions League last 16.

Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo either side of a Geronimo ‌Rulli own goal lifted Arne Slot’s team to 15 points, leaving them well placed in the top eight ahead of the final round of matches. Marseille remain in the hunt for a playoff spot on nine points despite the defeat.