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Leicester 0 – 1 Liverpool – Premier League Player Ratings

Following the 0-4 win by Arsenal at Ipswich, the gauntlet was set down for Liverpool to regain their lead and bring glory that bit closer.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 7.0

The giant Brazilian stopper was largely untested in the first half as his team took territorial control.

The second half needed a few more moments of secure handling as his team pushed forward to win the game.

Conor Bradley – 6.0

The Ireland international was again in the starting lineup and was steady if unspectacular in the opening half.

After the intermission, the former academy graduate was better before leaving the field.

Subbed – 71 mins

Kostas Tsimikas – 6.0

The Greek international was again a starter and offered reasonable options on the left in a steady first half.

After the halftime break, the popular fullback struggled with the direct ball and nearly let Leicester in with indecision.

Ibrahima Konaté – 7.0

The France international defender was commanding and powerful in a half where halfway-line defensive work was needed.

In the second half, the former RB Leipzig man was strong and dominating against his opponents.

Virgil van Dijk – 8.0

The captain and leader of this team was controlled and assertive with his organisation of the team in a slow and ponderous first half.

After the restart, the former Celtic man was vital in the build-up to the opening goal with his monstrous frame and aerial prowess.

Ryan Gravenberch – 6.0

The Duch midfielder was limited in his output as he covered ground without urgency in the first half.

After the break, the former Ajax prodigy was slightly more effective as he maintained good positioning.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 5.0

The Hungarian skipper was ineffective on the ball in a frustrating first half as his power was often surplus to requirements.

After the intermission, the former RB Leipzig man was anonymous before departing the field.

Subbed – 71 mins

Alexis Mac Allister – 8.0

The Argentina World Cup winner was steady and competitive in a tough first half of play.

In the second 45 minutes, the former Brighton man was the best midfielder in red as he pushed to create and enhance his team’s output.

Cody Gakpo – 5.0

The Dutch attacker was unable to produce too much note-worthy as the first half drifted him by.

In the second half the former PSV man was too ponderous before leaving the field.

Subbed – 60 mins

Luis Díaz – 6.0

The Columbian forward started through the middle and looked lively, however, his fake nine imperfections were evident against a low block.

In the second half the former Porto man was better when shifted to his preferred left wings.

Subbed – 90 mins

Mohamed Salah – 6.0

The Egyptian King was gently effective and always willing against yet another low block.

After the break, the record-breaking scorer was more effective when Trent Alexander Arnold joined his flank.

Substitutions:

Diogo Jota – 5.0 (on 60)

Came on to offer a different approach.

Trent Alexander Arnold – 8.0 (on 71)

Came on to offer a brilliant cameo and match-winning goal.

Man of the match

Harvey Elliott – 6.0 (on 71)

Came on to offer a different energy.

Curtis Jones – N/A (on 90)

Can on to add strength.

The Manager:

Arne Slot – 7.0

The Dutch manager picked a team that was designed to overwhelm, however; not until his second-half substitutes arrived did the plan come to fruition.

The substitutions offered ideal energy and precision.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction:

Leicester 0 – 3 Liverpool