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Liverpool<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Simon Mignolet \u2013 6 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Although conceded 5 goals, was hard to pinpoint ultimate blame when he was left so exposed.<\/p>\n

Trent Alexander-Arnold \u2013 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

The teenager\u2019s strengths are attacking and technique but his defensive frailty was apparent and exploited.<\/p>\n

Joel Matip \u2013 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Failed to take part in the match \u2013 absent as De Bruyne played in Aguero for the opener and was not close enough to Jesus for the second.<\/p>\n

Ragnar Klavan \u2013 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Replaced Lovren for this match and possibly Klopp missed a trick by not using a mannequin instead of him.<\/p>\n

Alberto Moreno \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like Trent, main strengths are attacking and so City\u2019s all-star strikers were buoyed by his invisibility in defensive situations.<\/p>\n

Georginio Wijnaldum \u2013 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Allowed City\u2019s midfield too much time and space and never had any meaningful possession.<\/p>\n

Jordan Henderson \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liverpool\u2019s captain exerted little grip on proceedings and gave away possession for City\u2019s opener.<\/p>\n

Emre Can \u2013 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Never got into the game and his most memorable moment was a poorly executed free-kick on the edge of the City penalty area.<\/p>\n

Mohamed Salah \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Playing between Mendy and Otamendi, every one-on-one promised a goal, only for Salah\u2019s decision-making to let him down. Guardiola did perceive him as a threat and thus switched Otamendi from left- to right-side of defence at half-time.<\/p>\n

Roberto Firmino \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did not have many chances but did escape from Danilo only to shoot when a pass could have brought a goal when the scores were still level.<\/p>\n

Sadio Mane \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Had looked lively before being sent off by referee Moss for serious foul play.<\/p>\n

Manchester City<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ederson \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

The young Brazilian\u2019s game ended with Mane\u2019s challenge but did manage to take a seat on the bench to see his side complete the rout in which he had impressed whilst playing.<\/p>\n

Danilo \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looked quite nervy and unconvincing playing at centre-back during the first-half.<\/p>\n

John Stones \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was tested by Liverpool\u2019s early attacks and never really exhibit his passing abilities.<\/p>\n

Nicolas Otamendi \u2013 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Could not cope with Salah and was lucky not to concede a penalty and brake Mane\u2019s ribs in the first-half.<\/p>\n

Kyle Walker \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoyed running head-first at Moreno and his physicality enabled him to cover the whole of the left side.<\/p>\n

Fernandinho \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

City\u2019s only specialist central midfielder directed the game and played a wonderful pass to set up the third goal.<\/p>\n

Kevin De Bruyne \u2013 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head and shoulders above everyone else on the pitch \u2013 was gifted time and space by Liverpool\u2019s defence and midfield and used them delightfully by creating throughout.<\/p>\n

David Silva \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

A vital cog in City\u2019s attack \u2013 conducting the passing that enabled City to exploit the gaps in Liverpool\u2019s defence<\/p>\n

Benjamin Mendy \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was strong when attacking against Alexander-Arnold and benefited from the free space left by Mane but did not help his defensive partner, Otamendi, when Salah was attacking frequently early-on.<\/p>\n

Gabriel Jesus \u2013 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scored twice and had another disallowed but perhaps more importantly showed that he was capable of playing as a duo with Aguero.<\/p>\n

Sergio Aguero \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Opened the scoring with a well-timed run and calm finish around Mignolet and also set up Jesus for City\u2019s third.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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