- Liverpool vs Genk's Champions League clash ended in favour of the home team
- A goal each from Oxlade-Chamberlain and Wijnaldum handed the Reds maximum points
- The Merseyside outfit will now shift focus to their next league match against Man City this weekend
Premier League giants Liverpool continued their Champions League title defence with a 2-1 victory over visiting Genk at Anfield.
The victory propelled the Reds to the summit of Group E table with nine points after four matches - taking advantage of Napoli's 1-1 draw against Red Bull Salzburg.
Georginio Wijnaldum put his side ahead in the 14th minute after benefiting from a goal-mouth scramble to fire home a close range shot.
Captain James Milner put the cross into the opposition's danger zone from the left flank before the Dutchman converted the effort.
Jurgen Klopp's men failed to take the lead into the dressing room as Mbwana Samatta restored parity for his side just four minutes before half time.
The 26-year-old Tanzanian star rose high up to give his side the equaliser through a powerful header from Bryan Heynen's corner kick.
His goal however meant the visitors were back in the game with 45 minutes left to play - with the visitors hoping they can grab their first win this European season.
On return for the second half of the game, both sides resumed hostilities in search of the lead but it was the hosts that clinched the victory after regulation period.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain handed the Reds their second lead in the game with a low but powerful shot from the 18-yard box in the 53rd minute of the encounter.
And his goal sealed the victory for the Merseyside outfit as neither of the two teams came close to scoring for the remainder of the meeting.
Liverpool are now atop of the table as they shift focus to their Premier League crunch clash against champions Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, November 10.
