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Manchester City 0 – 2 Liverpool – Premier League Player Ratings

Following the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa in the midweek, Liverpool made their most recent domestic title rivals with Manchester City looking to respond to their elimination from the Champions League with a win over Arne Slots men.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 8.0

The world-class Brazilian stopper was steady and concentrated with the limited movement in front of him in the first half.

After the restart, the former Roma keeper was again commanding and well-positioned to stop the sporadic half chances that came his way.

Trent Alexander Arnold – 7.0

The England superstar started the game with good defensive awareness to halt balls from wide. His concentration was tested and he remained diligent throughout the game against a flyer in Doku who was tasked with attacking TAA.

Subbed – 90+2 mins

Andy Robertson – 7.0

The Scottish international was keen to offer both width and reliability against an attacking Manchester City team. His desire to clear his lines and offer support to those around him was unwavering.

Subbed – 74 mins

Ibrahima Konaté – 9.0

The France international defender was keen to clear his lines and stay aggressive in how approach. A brilliant block late in the half was a sign of his immense confidence.

On resumption of the game, the towering defender was a wall of defiance against a team that could not push through.

Virgil van Dijk – 9.0

The captain and leader of this team were alert to the numerous dangers posed by a team carrying no pressure into this game. His command of the back line in the first half was critical as he looked to defend his team’s early lead. In the second period of the game, the former Celtic man was perfect in organising his troops.

Ryan Gravenberch – 7.0

The Duch midfielder was steady and positionally correct in the first half, however, he failed to win enough of the ball as City loved through the gears in an enthralling first half.

After the break, the former Ajax prodigy was again intelligent in his role and occupied good off-ball spaces.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 9.0

The Hungarian skipper was busy and adapted to the staggered system with ease. The assist for the opening goal was both precise and intelligent in its creation. The goal by the attacking midfield man was sublime as he led the charge and finished with a clinical strike.

In the second 45 minutes, the former RB Leipzig star was an outlet and constant pressing machine for his team.

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Alexis Mac Allister – 8.0

The Argentina World Cup winner was critical in tracking runners and ensuring the control of the Red’s patterns of play were in order.

In the second half of this game, the former Brighton star was the organizing element to stop any comeback.

Curtis Jones – 7.0

The England midfielder was a reliable and willing runner as the Reds tried to win the tactical battle in the first half.

After the restart, the central midfield man was a constant presence across key areas and was unlucky not to score the third goal.

Subbed – 74 mins

Luis Díaz – 7.0

The Columbian forward started in the middle with a recurring desire to love to the left flank. The winger’s ability to travel with the ball was vital to the counter-attacking effort that was performed in the first half.

After the halftime break, the former Porto man was able to relieve pressure at times and offer good chances when they broke.

Subbed – 79 mins

Mohamed Salah – 9.0

The Egyptian King was able to open the scoring by way of a brilliant corner routine built from the AXA Training ground. That well-struck goal came minutes after a brilliant run beyond the City defence ended with him crowded out. The assist for the second goal was breathtaking and showed why he stands alone as the Premier League’s best-attacking player.

After the intermission, the record-breaking goalscorer was the most electrifying man on the pitch when he had the ball and was always in terrific form when attacking.

Subbed – 90+1 mins

Man of the Match

Substitutions;

Kostas Tsimikas – 7.0 (on 74)

Came on to add more energy.

Wataru Endō – 8.0 (on 74)

Came on to add more physicality.

Cody Gakpo – 6.0 (on 79)

Can on to add variety.

Harvey Elliott – N/A (on 90+1)

Came on.

Jarell Quansah – N/A (on 90+2)

Came on.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 10.0

The Dutch manager picked his team designed to outwork and control the reigning champions.

The second-half substitutions were perfect and the game plan played out perfectly.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

Manchester City 0 – 1 Liverpool

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