The Reds boss saw his side go top of the Barclays Premier League table for 20 hours at least when they beat Bolton 3-1.

Luis Suarez was the inspiration for the victory that saw summer signings Jordan Henderson and Charlie Adam on target either side of a powerful Martin Skrtel header while Ivan Klasnic got a late consolation.

However, with Liverpool competing on a number of fronts, Dalglish knows how important it is to have quality back-up to call on.

Dalglish said: "We have got a really strong squad and the squad will be more successful than the team.

"If you have not got a strong squad you don't get anything, it is straightforward. We are not reliant on any one individual."

Liverpool look set to strengthen further this week with the addition of Uruguay defender Sebastian Coates, who watched from the directors' box.

By contrast, Bolton could face a fight to hang on to centre-half Gary Cahill.

The Trotters rejected a bid from Arsenal last week and are bracing themselves for a further approach before Wednesday's transfer deadline.

Manager Owen Coyle said: "If something happens prior to Wednesday and Gary is to leave the club then I, as a manager, will wish him all the very best. He is a great lad."

Chelsea are second after a 3-1 win over Norwich in a match which saw Didier Drogba taken to hospital after suffering a head injury.

The striker was knocked out in a collision with Canaries goalkeeper John Ruddy and was carried off on a stretcher after receiving seven minutes' treatment at Stamford Bridge.

The club confirmed Drogba had undergone a scan at St Mary's Hospital, which showed nothing untoward.

Manager Andre Villas-Boas said: "He lost consciousness completely on the pitch.

"I have to be very, very grateful, not only to my players but to the Norwich players and to my medical staff for reacting so quickly to a potentially dangerous situation.''

Jose Bosingwa opened the scoring for the Blues with Grant Holt pouncing on a horrible error by goalkeeper Hilario to equalise.

Frank Lampard blasted home from a penalty after Ruddy was sent off and Juan Mata scored on his debut.

Mikel Arteta scored an injury-time penalty for Everton as Blackburn were made to pay for missing two second-half spot-kicks at Ewood Park.

Junior Hoilett's penalty was saved by Tim Howard a minute after half-time before Mauro Formica shot against the post.

Arteta struck in injury time to hand Everton their first win and leave Rovers pointless.

Franco Di Santo's double earned Wigan a fine 2-0 win over QPR at the DW Stadium as Hoops new boy Joey Barton watched from the stands.

Aston Villa and Wolves shared a 0-0 draw with Swansea v Sunderland also finishing goalless.