A second-half penalty from Alexis Mac Allister ensured Jurgen Klopp’s ultimate Premier League conflict with Manchester City ended with honours even, nevertheless it might have been a lot extra for Liverpool.
After difficult opening 15-20 minutes, the Reds put in a surprising displaying at Anfield, creating 2.46xG value of possibilities in comparability to Man City’s 1.61, and will maybe be upset they could not convert these alternatives into three factors, particularly given Arsenal shot to the highest of the desk on Saturday after their win over Brentford.
Here’s Liverpool’s best and worst players in the draw, courtesy of 90min’s esteemed participant scores.
Virgil van Dijk: 8/10
Much was made from Virgil van Dijk going toe-to-toe with goalscoring machine Erling Haaland as soon as once more forward of Sunday’s recreation, with the pair broadly thought-about the best in the world in their respective positions.
And whereas Haaland had his moments all through the 90 minutes at Anfield, Van Dijk was largely profitable in the competition between the pair. Even when Haaland lastly acquired Van Dijk remoted, all he might do was shoot straight at Caoimhin Kelleher because the Dutchman confirmed him broad.
The Liverpool captain accomplished 97% of his passes, received 5 duels, made two final man tackles and 4 interceptions in what was an totally elegant outing from the best central defender in the world proper now.
Honourable point out
Wataru Endo: 8/10
Going up in opposition to Man City’s midfield has by no means been a straightforward process, and anybody who ever holds their very own in opposition to Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri and co. deserves particular reward.
Endo greater than held his personal in opposition to Man City’s midfield on Sunday.
The Japan worldwide 5 received duels and accomplished eight defensive actions, whereas his 96% go accuracy was a key purpose that the Reds have been in a position to dominate the second half in the way in which they did.
Dominik Szoboszlai: 5/10
While Endo excelled in opposition to Man City’s midfield, Dominik Szoboszlai struggled fairly a bit.
That indisputable fact that the Hungarian accomplished simply 69% of his passes on the day is proof of that assertion. As is the truth that he was the primary participant subbed off by Jurgen Klopp.
It merely wasn’t his day.
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