A second-half penalty from Alexis Mac Allister ensured Jurgen Klopp’s closing Premier League conflict with Manchester Metropolis ended with honours even, but it surely might have been a lot extra for Liverpool.
After tough opening 15-20 minutes, the Reds put in a surprising displaying at Anfield, creating 2.46xG price of possibilities compared to Man Metropolis’s 1.61, and can maybe be disenchanted 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 is Liverpool’s greatest and worst gamers within the draw, courtesy of 90min’s esteemed participant rankings.
Virgil van Dijk: 8/10
A lot was fabricated 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 of the very best on this planet of their respective positions.
And whereas Haaland had his moments all through the 90 minutes at Anfield, Van Dijk was largely profitable within the contest between the pair. Even when Haaland lastly bought Van Dijk remoted, all he might do was shoot straight at Caoimhin Kelleher because the Dutchman confirmed him huge.
The Liverpool captain accomplished 97% of his passes, gained 5 duels, made two final man tackles and 4 interceptions in what was an completely chic outing from the very best central defender on this planet proper now.
Honourable point out
Wataru Endo: 8/10
Going up in opposition to Man Metropolis’s midfield has by no means been a simple activity, 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 Metropolis’s midfield on Sunday.
The Japan worldwide 5 gained duels and accomplished eight defensive actions, whereas his 96% cross accuracy was a key purpose that the Reds had been capable of dominate the second half in the best way they did.
Dominik Szoboszlai: 5/10
Whereas Endo excelled in opposition to Man Metropolis’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.
