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Half-time ratings

Alisson Becker 6

Watched a shot from Ndidi hit the post and kicked the ball a few times first half.

Conor Bradley 6

Struggled early on with decision-making up against the tricky Mavididi but started to be threat going forward.

Ibrahima Konate 6

Few issues first half defensively and sent one header at Hermansen.

Virgil van Dijk 7

Dominated Vardy in the air with both positioning and power before break.

Kostas Tsimikas 6

Few opportunities to overlap with Gakpo down the left but no real defensive concerns.

Ryan Gravenberch 6

Played matters very safe during opening exchanges with Liverpool having plenty of possession.

Alexis Mac Allister 7

Liverpool’s most creative player first half and the one looking to make things happen.

Mohamed Salah 6

Should have scored early on with shot that hit both posts and later denied by Hermansen and off target with difficult volley.

Dominik Szoboszlai 5

Ran around a lot but struggled to make any meaningful impact before interval.

Cody Gakpo 6

Unable to get many runs in down the left first half but twice had efforts saved by Hermansen.

Luis Diaz 7

Playing down centre of attack, set up early Salah chance and caused problems when running from deep.