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Ian Doyle

Liverpool player ratings as Darwin Nunez delivers and Mohamed Salah brilliant against Man City

Adrian 6

Some kicking caused consternation but decent save thwarted Haaland first half and some other solid stops, but sloppy in losing the ball to Foden for equaliser.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 7

Picked Robertson out with one excellent cross and first-time shot deflected in off head of Ake for opener. Dangerous deliveries but passing not always on point. Subbed.

Joel Matip 6

Won early header against Haaland to big cheers and often found the new City striker on his shoulder. Slow to react for leveller, though.

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Virgil van Dijk 7

Busier before interval, particularly when dealing with marauding De Bruyne. Tested further when City pressed late on and sent flying by Haaland.

Andy Robertson 7

Sent header into side-netting when unmarked at far post and raided with intent. Did well to put off Haaland after one dangerous City opening. Bit ambitious with one shot second half but good header to set up third.

Fabinho 7

Stepped up a little higher on occasion to help pen City in whenever Liverpool could. Got through plenty of work in the holding role.

Jordan Henderson 7

Regularly found room behind the City midfield and two whipped crosses created opportunities first half. Alertness created chance for Nunez. Subbed.

Thiago Alcantara 8

Clever both in possession and in his tackling and helped Liverpool keep up a high tempo. Enthused the travelling Kop with some of his play. Subbed.

Mohamed Salah 9

Made the most of the space regularly afforded to him by Cancelo and frightened City whenever he stretched his legs. Great penalty, too, and a part in the third. Subbed.

Roberto Firmino 6

Kept the ball well and helped pester City when dropping deep, but weak with one effort after good Liverpool counter. Subbed.

Luis Diaz 6

Guilty of trying a bit too much on occasion but began to find some form before break and better second half. Subbed.

Darwin Nunez (for Firmino 59) 8

Denied a goal shortly after his arrival with a shot saved by Ederson’s face, and his header was handled by Dias for the penalty before stooping to head in third. Booked.

Harvey Elliott (for Henderson 73) 7

Careful in possession as always and a few decent thrusts.

James Milner (for Alexander-Arnold 74) 7

Instantly involved and set up chance for Nunez.

Naby Keita (for Thiago 84)

Almost sent Nunez clear.

Fabio Carvalho (for Diaz 90)

Debut for the summer signing.

Curtis Jones (for Salah 90+6)

Hello, sir.

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