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Maintained that level second half, particularly when helping out to deal with Doku.

Virgil van Dijk 8

Demonstrated good positioning and ability read the game in preventing City moves becoming dangerous.



Old-style no-nonsense defending second half.

Andy Robertson 7

Met the challenge of dealing with Savinho first half although his forward forays were limited.

Predominantly defensive role as City dominated possession second half.

Alexis Mac Allister 7

The most quiet of Liverpool’s many midfielders first half - save his accurate set-piece delivery to spark opener - but then became more prominent with defensive effort.

Showed other side of game after interval with defensive endeavour.

Curtis Jones 7

Took a little while to settle in the box midfield but began making a difference with his sheer persistence.

Subbed.

Luis Diaz 7

No issue with work-rate but didn’t make most of opportunities when running at Lewis first half

Subbed.

Kostas Tsimikas (for Robertson 73) 6

Not always the most conventional of defending but did the job.

Wataru Endo (for Jones 73) 6

Provided an extra layer of defensive shield to the midfield.

Cody Gakpo (for Diaz 78)

Not much chance for attacking involvement as Liverpool looked to see game out.

Harvey Elliott (for Salah 90+1)

Win bonus for you, young man.

Jarell Quansah (for Alexander-Arnold 90+1)

You too, sir.