Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunning free kick in the second half, only to be equalised by Bernardo Silva and lost on a stoppage-time penalty by Haaland. As a result, City rallies for a stunning 2-1 win at Anfield.
- Alisson (5/10): Big save early vs Haaland and nice outlet to set up Ekitiké chance, but surrendered a stoppage-time penalty
- Szobozlai (10/10): Play the whole well all match long. Cleared a ball off the line early into the 2nd half, and of course, provided the goal on a stunning free kick
- Konate (7/10): Solid in the back and defending set pieces
- Van Dijk (7/10): Would be higher except for picking up a cheap yellow card
- Gakpo (6/10): Strong midfield play in the second 45, but disappeared in key moments
- Kerkez (8/10): Known more for his speed, Kerkez was strong in helping Liverpool survive City’s first-half push.
- Wirtz (7/10): Controlled the midfield in a dominant second half for Liverpool
- Salah (8/10): Strong play on the wing and drew a foul on the edge of the box
- Mac Allister (6/10): Quiet game by his standards
- Ekitiké (6/10): Like most of the Reds’ front line, he had a better second half, but he missed a sitter.
- Gravenberch (7/10): Drew the foul that set up the Szoboszlia strike.
The Substitutes
- Jones (6/10) Late sub. No impact
- Chiesa (6/10) Late sub. No impact
Man of the Match
- Szoboszlai: Some people will criticise him for playing Silva onside on the first City goal, but that does not take away from his overall performance.
The Manager
- Arne Slot (7/10) He will likely be unfairly criticised for the final score, but he had brilliant tactics to help Liverpool dominate the second half
