Liverpool’s defensive heroes stood out within the Reds’ huge 2-0 victory away to Arsenal, however Sadio Mane struggled in assault.
Jurgen Klopp‘s facet confronted considered one of their most necessary Premier League video games of the season on Wednesday evening, seeking to reduce Man Metropolis‘s result in only one level.
Having been poor within the opening 45 minutes, Liverpool got here alive when Diogo Jota fired previous Aaron Ramsdale at his close to publish.
Substitute Roberto Firmino doubled the guests’ benefit quickly after, sealing a doubtlessly season-defining win on the Emirates.
Right here we evaluate our participant rankings with these from the Liverpool Echo, the i, WhoScored and FotMob and the TIA readers.
It was Alisson (8.0) and Andy Robertson (8.0) who had been deemed to be Liverpool’s greatest gamers in north London, with each magnificent on the evening.
The previous made a vital save to disclaim Martin Odegaard simply earlier than the opener, in a second that could possibly be so pivotal come Could.
TIA’s Mark Delgado described Alisson‘s efficiency as “impeccable”, as he once more confirmed why he’s the world’s greatest goalkeeper.
In the meantime, Ian Doyle of the Echo felt Robertson “dealt properly with Saka”, whereas “sheer need” allowed him to help Firmino for Liverpool’s second aim.
In joint-second place had been Joel Matip (7.4) and Fabinho (7.4), each of whom had been largely immaculate.
Matip made seven clearances and three recoveries, as identified by FotMob, with February’s Premier League Participant of the Month once more outlining his brilliance.
As for Fabinho, Delgado thought he was “unquestionably a very powerful of Liverpool’s midfield contingent”, mastering the No.6 position.
Additionally discovering his approach into the top-three, albeit the fifth-highest-rated participant general, was Virgil van Dijk (7.2).
The Dutchman “comfortably quelled” Arsenal‘s strain because the minutes ticked by, in accordance with Doyle, as he excelled alongside Matip.
As for the Reds’ worst participant on the evening, Mane (6.0) acquired the bottom score, following an erratic exhibiting.
The Senegalese performed no key passes and was dispossessed on three events, struggling in a uncommon right-sided position.
Subsequent up for Liverpool is Sunday’s journey to Nottingham Forest within the FA Cup quarter-finals (6pm GMT).
