LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS VS Mancity.
1) ALLISON
A rock for the Reds last season but looked short of his best at Wembley. Should have done better with Sterling's goal, which he allowed to creep through his legs. His rustiness was summed up by a shanked kick which he sent rolling across the turf in the first half.
2) Trent Alexander-Arnold - 6
Struggled at times up against Raheem Sterling, who got the better of him several times in the first half and continued to cause him problems after the break. Fared better with the ball than without it, spraying some dangerous passes in behind the City defence.
3)Joe Gomez - 6
Almost cost his side an early goal when he was robbed by Sterling in the early exchanges. Lucky to escape censure for a late challenge on David Silva and, like Trent Alexander-Arnold, struggled to contain Sterling. Improved after moving from centre-back to right-back in second half.
4)Robertson-7
Fitness levels perhaps not quite at the heights of last season just yet, but fared well overall. Made more tackles than any other player (seven) and produced one of the passes of the match with a gorgeous cross-field ball to Mohamed Salah in the second half.
5) Jordan Henderson - 6
The skipper struggled to impose himself in central midfield, with Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva and Rodri dominating proceedings for much of the contest. Replaced by Adam Lallana for the final 11 minutes.
6) Fabinho - 6
Also struggled to make much of a contribution, failing to make a single tackle or interception at the base of Liverpool's midfield before he was replaced by Naby Keita midway through the second half.
7) Georginio Wijnaldum - 6
Like Henderson and Fabinho, struggled to get a grip on City's midfielders at times. Improved in the second half but his tame spot-kick was saved by Bravo in he shootout.
8)Virgil van Dijk - 7
Set up Liverpool's equaliser with a lovely dinked cross for Matip and also went close to scoring himself, his effort bouncing off the crossbar and onto the goal line following a corner. Not at his imperious best defensively, but still played a crucial role in sending the game to a shootout.
9)Divock Origi - 6
Filled in for the absent Sadio Mane but struggled to make much of an impact. Had one deflected shot which was held by Claudio Bravo but otherwise unable to influence the game. Allowed one simple pass to roll under his foot and out for a throw when in a dangerous position in the first half.
10)Mohamed Salah - 8(man of the match liverpool)
His performance had everything except a goal. The Egyptian was a constant menace from Liverpool's right, attempting 10 shots on goal but unable to find a way through. When Claudio Bravo didn't deny him, it was the woodwork, or, right at the death, an acrobatic goal-line clearance from Kyle Walker.
11)Roberto Firmino - 7
Performed well despite his late return to pre-season training following Brazil's Copa America triumph. Worked hard, linked play effectively and set up a superb chance for Salah in the first half.
SUBS
Joel Matip - 7
Replaced Alexander-Arnold midway through the half and popped up with the equaliser, getting a head to Van Dijk's cross to beat Bravo.
Naby Keita - 6
Tested Bravo with one effort after his second-half introduction but otherwise quiet.
Xherdan Shaqiri - 6
Had one effort saved by Bravo after replacing Firmino. Dispatched Liverpool's first penalty confidently in the shootout.
Adam Lallana - 6
Didn't get much time to influence the game but took a fine spot-kick in the shootout.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 6
Another who came into the game late but scored his penalty in the shootout.
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