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Goalkeeper & Defence
Alisson Becker (7/10):
Didn’t have much to do but showed good concentration to keep out a Cash header early in the second half.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (9/10):
Delivered a passing masterclass, both from his usual right-back spot and when he drifted centrally. Seemed to thrive as captain, and only an injury concern meant he failed to see out the 90 minutes.
Joel Matip (5/10):
A little careless in possession at times and missed a gilt-edged chance to make it 3-0 before the half-hour mark.
Joe Gomez (7/10):
Another impressive display from the England international after a strong showing off the bench last week. Doing all he can to earn more opportunities.
Andrew Robertson (8/10):
Combined superbly with Diaz down the left and seems to be coping better with the demands of knowing when to stay and when to go as Alexander-Arnold cuts inside on the opposite flank.
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Midfield
Dominik Szoboszlai (8/10):
Superb first-time strike opened the scoring and was an energetic presence throughout, making some incisive runs into the half-space between the forwards.
Alexis Mac Allister (7/10):
Back in the No.6 position after Endo was left out, the Argentine swept up well and won plenty of tackles.
Curtis Jones (6/10):
Solid but unspectacular. Kept the Reds ticking over as the left-hand No.8.
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Attack
Mohamed Salah (8/10):
Combined excellently with Nunez and pressed relentlessly from the front. Deserved his tap-in goal that secured the points.
Darwin Nunez (7/10):
Will wonder how he didn’t score after hitting the woodwork twice and volleying wide from close-range. Pace caused Villa’s high line problems all day and flicked header assisted Salah’s strike.
Luis Diaz (8/10):
Electric at times, particularly in the first half. Replaced shortly after the hour mark, but only to give him minutes off rather than due to poor performance.
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Subs & Manager
Cody Gakpo (6/10):
Unable to properly impact the game in his 25-minute cameo.
Diogo Jota (6/10):
Couple of nice dribbles but not too much of note.
Harvey Elliott (6/10):
Showed good energy in midfield after replacing Jones.
Jarell Quansah (6/10):
Solid after coming on for the injured Alexander-Arnold.
Wataru Endo (N/A):
On for Mac Allister in the final five minutes.
Jurgen Klopp (7/10):
Appreciated he could cope without Endo and gave Szoboszlai the freedom to express himself. Decision to start Nunez also worked, even if the Uruguayan didn’t get himself on the scoresheet.