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Ian Doyle

Liverpool player ratings as Thiago and Mohamed Salah impress but 'bag of nerves' struggles vs Man City

Caoimhin Kelleher 7

Almost caught out of position in opening seconds and no chance with City goals but good saves from Gundogan and Ake.

James Milner 6

Exposed at times up against the younger Palmer but willing runner and created equaliser before hobbling off with injury before half-time.

Joe Gomez 5

Beaten too easily by Haaland for the opener and bag of nerves before shifting to right-back where he gradually improved second half.

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Joel Matip 7

Just about helped Liverpool keep things together defensively on occasion and brought ball out of defence to spark leveller. Solid showing on his return.

Andy Robertson 6

Up against the lively Mahrez, gradually started to win the battle before interval and became a threat down flank. Fooled by the City man, though, for the home side’s second.

Stefan Bajcetic 6

Tough going with Liverpool all over the place early on but stuck to his task and began to win tackles. Booked and subbed.

Thiago Alcantara 7

Another slow starter but his neat touch and passing range soon helped drag Liverpool into the game. Subbed.

Harvey Elliott 6

Attempts to move the ball forward quickly weren’t always successful first half but found some pockets in midfield. Held on to the ball too much on occasion. Subbed.

Mohamed Salah 7

Appeared to have the better of Ake first half although City ensured the defender wasn’t exposed too often. On hand to bring Liverpool level a second time and continued to be a threat.

Darwin Nunez 6

A danger in behind with his pace but should have done better with three good chances. Ran away from Laporte to lay on Salah’s equaliser.

Fabio Carvalho 6

Knocked off the ball too easily at times but lively in the final third and took his equaliser expertly. Subbed.

Nat Phillips (for Milner 38) 6

Unexpected outing for the centre-back, who introduced himself with great tackle on Haaland.

Fabinho (for Bajcetic 46) 6

Bypassed a bit too readily in the midfield battle but some good tackles and fine goalline block late on. Booked.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (for Carvalho 46) 7

Excellent pass sent Nunez away to set up the second equaliser. Had decent penalty claim waved away.

Jordan Henderson (for Elliott 57) 7

Brought some energy to the midfield as matters became more hectic.

Naby Keita (for Thiago 70) 6

Successfully avoided injury. Booked.

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