Watch Ryan Babel Beat Liverpool Goal Record After Brace In Top Of Table Clash For Super Lig Leaders

Besiktas crushed Akhisar 3-0 in the road on Friday to move into first place in the Turkish Super Lig.

The reigning league champions have now scored eight goals in their last two games, showing clear signs they are moving through the gears at the most important time of the season.

Ryan Babel was the star of the show for the visitors bagging a brace.

The man of the match scored both goals from range, outside the penalty area.

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Babel now has 14 goals and five assists for the Istanbul giants this season eclipsing his former best record in a single season which was for Liverpool in 2007-08.

The Dutch winger scored 10 times and provided eight assists for the Reds that season.