Captain Marvelous
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Liverpool players Rating vs Manchester United.
Alisson - 6
The Liverpool goalkeeper was worked hardest by a swerving shot from Greenwood in the first half but otherwise it was a fairly routine evening for the Brazilian, who watched on as his team-mates produced a stunning destruction of their fiercest rivals.
Trent Alexander-Arnold - 7
A sweet victory for the Liverpool lad, who played his part with the low cross for Jota to score the visitors' second. That makes it three league assists this season but even a player not of his level would have relished the space he was afforded. He created a couple more chances, too, and would have capped it all with a fantastic drive but for De Gea's super save. Still, this is a Sunday he will treasure for a long time to come.
Ibrahima Konate - 7
Liverpool's latest addition to their defence was a surprise inclusion at centre-back ahead of Joel Matip but was a commanding presence alongside the imperious Van Dijk, making more clearances than any player on the pitch. An impressive showing on the big stage from Konate, whose only blot - when he was beaten by Ronaldo in the box - was scrubbed out by VAR.
Virgil Van Dijk - 8
Contrast and compare. This may not have been Van Dijk's stiffest examination in Liverpool colours but the manner of composure and authority on show from Liverpool's defence was a damning indictment of the shambles going on at the other end.
Andy Robertson - 7
Got a glare from Milner after his mis-placed pass sent Ronaldo charging into Liverpool's half. The visitors were let off but Milner wasn't, going off injured after turning to chase the wayward ball. However, Robertson was sharper later on when he darted a pass into Jota in the box in the build-up to the fourth goal and managed, fortuitously, to divert a close-range Cavani effort onto the bar.
Naby Keita - 9
How cruel that Keita's most joyous performance in a Liverpool shirt was ended so early in the second half by that terrible tackle from Pogba. Before then, the midfielder, who had scored a screamer in midweek, had a far simpler finish to put Liverpool into an early lead and was then gifted the ball on the edge of the United box to line up Alexander-Arnold for the cross for the second. He then added an assist before half-time, crossing for Salah to smack in the third. Keita dominated the centre of the pitch before Pogba took him out.
Jordan Henderson - 8
While United's captain must take responsibility for an appalling showing from his colleagues, Henderson should be praised for driving this Liverpool team to an intensity which allowed them to capitalise on every gift given to them. He summed that up himself when he robbed Pogba in midfield before playing an exquisite pass with the outside of his boot to set up Salah for his hat-trick.
James Milner - 6
Spare a thought for James Milner, who will have been gutted not to have spent more time on the pitch for this rout. The 35-year-old - who was primed to slide in Liverpool's second had Jota not been there - injured himself turning for a misplaced Robertson pass and was, frustratingly for him, forced off just 26 minutes into the match, with Curtis Jones taking his place.
Mohamed Salah - 9
The best player in the world right now? It certainly feels like it. Salah turned provider for Liverpool's opener, rolling Keita to set Liverpool on their way, but made sure he scored for a 10th game in a row by hammering home a return favour from the midfielder to make it 3-0. Salah is so ruthless and he gorged on more goals either side of half-time. You just can't keep him out. It would take an extraordinary effort to deny him the golden boot this season. Will those goals be enough to fire his side to the title too?
Roberto Firmino - 7
Firmino helped himself to a hat-trick last weekend but although he didn't get on the scoresheet this time round he was involved as Liverpool cut their rivals open, playing a part in the first and fourth goals with his trademark link play. May feel he could have done better with a shot saved by De Gea and a tricky right-foot finish from Keita's shot but sure he'll be content with his contribution on the bus back to Merseyside.
Diogo Jota - 8
Mane has been in good form this season but, in Jota, Jurgen Klopp now has four top forwards to call upon as he sees fit. Today was Jota's turn and he rewarded his manager's faith in him with a brilliant stretch to turn in Liverpool's second and then crossed for Salah to score the fourth.
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Curtis Jones - 7
The youngster has been out with injury and was unexpectedly thrown into the action just 27 minutes in when Milner was forced off. Liverpool were already 2-0 up by then, which made things easier, but - despite feeling the force of Ronaldo's frustration when the United man booted a ball into his midriff - Jones looked after possession for his side and added to a midfield energy which overwhelmed their opponents.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 6
Enjoyed a second half cameo and tried his luck with a wayward left-foot shot from distance with five minutes to go.
Sadio Mane - 6
Given his recent form, Mane will surely have been disappointed to have missed out on this goal fest and perhaps even more frustrated he was only unleashed for the final 13 minutes. It certainly seemed that way as he tried to carve out chances to get on the scoresheet.
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Alisson - 6
The Liverpool goalkeeper was worked hardest by a swerving shot from Greenwood in the first half but otherwise it was a fairly routine evening for the Brazilian, who watched on as his team-mates produced a stunning destruction of their fiercest rivals.
Trent Alexander-Arnold - 7
A sweet victory for the Liverpool lad, who played his part with the low cross for Jota to score the visitors' second. That makes it three league assists this season but even a player not of his level would have relished the space he was afforded. He created a couple more chances, too, and would have capped it all with a fantastic drive but for De Gea's super save. Still, this is a Sunday he will treasure for a long time to come.
Ibrahima Konate - 7
Liverpool's latest addition to their defence was a surprise inclusion at centre-back ahead of Joel Matip but was a commanding presence alongside the imperious Van Dijk, making more clearances than any player on the pitch. An impressive showing on the big stage from Konate, whose only blot - when he was beaten by Ronaldo in the box - was scrubbed out by VAR.
Virgil Van Dijk - 8
Contrast and compare. This may not have been Van Dijk's stiffest examination in Liverpool colours but the manner of composure and authority on show from Liverpool's defence was a damning indictment of the shambles going on at the other end.
Andy Robertson - 7
Got a glare from Milner after his mis-placed pass sent Ronaldo charging into Liverpool's half. The visitors were let off but Milner wasn't, going off injured after turning to chase the wayward ball. However, Robertson was sharper later on when he darted a pass into Jota in the box in the build-up to the fourth goal and managed, fortuitously, to divert a close-range Cavani effort onto the bar.
Naby Keita - 9
How cruel that Keita's most joyous performance in a Liverpool shirt was ended so early in the second half by that terrible tackle from Pogba. Before then, the midfielder, who had scored a screamer in midweek, had a far simpler finish to put Liverpool into an early lead and was then gifted the ball on the edge of the United box to line up Alexander-Arnold for the cross for the second. He then added an assist before half-time, crossing for Salah to smack in the third. Keita dominated the centre of the pitch before Pogba took him out.
Jordan Henderson - 8
While United's captain must take responsibility for an appalling showing from his colleagues, Henderson should be praised for driving this Liverpool team to an intensity which allowed them to capitalise on every gift given to them. He summed that up himself when he robbed Pogba in midfield before playing an exquisite pass with the outside of his boot to set up Salah for his hat-trick.
James Milner - 6
Spare a thought for James Milner, who will have been gutted not to have spent more time on the pitch for this rout. The 35-year-old - who was primed to slide in Liverpool's second had Jota not been there - injured himself turning for a misplaced Robertson pass and was, frustratingly for him, forced off just 26 minutes into the match, with Curtis Jones taking his place.
Mohamed Salah - 9
The best player in the world right now? It certainly feels like it. Salah turned provider for Liverpool's opener, rolling Keita to set Liverpool on their way, but made sure he scored for a 10th game in a row by hammering home a return favour from the midfielder to make it 3-0. Salah is so ruthless and he gorged on more goals either side of half-time. You just can't keep him out. It would take an extraordinary effort to deny him the golden boot this season. Will those goals be enough to fire his side to the title too?
Roberto Firmino - 7
Firmino helped himself to a hat-trick last weekend but although he didn't get on the scoresheet this time round he was involved as Liverpool cut their rivals open, playing a part in the first and fourth goals with his trademark link play. May feel he could have done better with a shot saved by De Gea and a tricky right-foot finish from Keita's shot but sure he'll be content with his contribution on the bus back to Merseyside.
Diogo Jota - 8
Mane has been in good form this season but, in Jota, Jurgen Klopp now has four top forwards to call upon as he sees fit. Today was Jota's turn and he rewarded his manager's faith in him with a brilliant stretch to turn in Liverpool's second and then crossed for Salah to score the fourth.
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Curtis Jones - 7
The youngster has been out with injury and was unexpectedly thrown into the action just 27 minutes in when Milner was forced off. Liverpool were already 2-0 up by then, which made things easier, but - despite feeling the force of Ronaldo's frustration when the United man booted a ball into his midriff - Jones looked after possession for his side and added to a midfield energy which overwhelmed their opponents.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 6
Enjoyed a second half cameo and tried his luck with a wayward left-foot shot from distance with five minutes to go.
Sadio Mane - 6
Given his recent form, Mane will surely have been disappointed to have missed out on this goal fest and perhaps even more frustrated he was only unleashed for the final 13 minutes. It certainly seemed that way as he tried to carve out chances to get on the scoresheet.
YNWA
