THE 4-0 VICTORY will not mask the disappointment of Liverpool falling short in the Premier League title race but it will do no harm.

Shamrock Rovers succumbed to Brendan Rodgers’ side after falling behind as early as the seventh minute and giving up multiple scoring chances. Here are some of the best images from this evening’s friendly encounter.

Brendan Rodgers signs Liverpool supporters' wheelchairs. PA Wire / Press Association Images PA Wire / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

Philippe Coutinho and Martin Skrtel at the game but not playing. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Rodgers with Liverpool supporter Conor Byrne, 13, from Drogheda. PA Wire / Press Association Images PA Wire / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

The Liverpool team. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Liverpool's Iago Aspas (centre) in action with Shamrock Rovers' Ryan Brennan (left). PA Wire / Press Association Images PA Wire / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

Rafael Paez karate kicks his way in front of Robert Cornwall. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

A diving header from Borini flew wide. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

But the Italian soon found the net. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

It seems everybody's got a plane and a banner ready to go these days. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

'Don't listen to 'em, this WILL be our year' James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Jordon Ibe won't be allowed forget his trip to Dublin for a while. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Ibe shines as Liverpool sign off with routine win over Shamrock Rovers

Banner mocking Stevie G flown over Lansdowne Road during Liverpool game