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 one among their most vital Premier League video games of the season on Wednesday evening, trying to minimize 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 submit.
Substitute Roberto Firmino doubled the guests’ benefit quickly after, sealing a probably 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 finest 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 Might.
TIA’s Mark Delgado described Alisson‘s efficiency as “impeccable”, as he once more confirmed why he’s the world’s finest goalkeeper.
In the meantime, Ian Doyle of the Echo felt Robertson “dealt effectively 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 method into the top-three, albeit the fifth-highest-rated participant total, was Virgil van Dijk (7.2).
The Dutchman “comfortably quelled” Arsenal‘s stress 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 ranking, 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).
