Liverpool player ratings as Alexis Mac Allister the hero but one player almost unrecognisable
Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League after they survived a scare against rock-bottom Sheffield United on Thursday evening.
Alexis Mac Allister and substitute Cody Gakpo scored after a Conor Bradley own goal had levelled Darwin Nunez's freak opener to earn the Reds a 3-1 triumph at Anfield.
And here the ECHO rates Jurgen Klopp's players following a solid victory that keeps them ahead of fellow title contenders Arsenal and Manchester City.
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Caoimhin Kelleher 7
Fine saves at either end of first half to deny Bogle and dealt well with aerial balls. No chance with equaliser.
Conor Bradley 7
The main source of threat during the opening quarter with his thrusts down the right flank and quick crosses. Faded slightly second half but unlucky to deflect leveller into his own net.
Ibrahima Konate 5
Uncertain far too often on his return to the starting line-up and went missing for Sheffield United’s equaliser. Didn’t look hugely comfortable.
Virgil van Dijk 7
Rarely troubled defensively first half and saw plenty of the ball. Diagonal passes helped move Sheffield United around, and drew good save from Grbic with header.
Joe Gomez 6
Playing as the inverted left-back, another to have a lot of possession and linked well with Diaz. Wide with one effort before interval but found second half tougher going. Subbed.
Alexis Mac Allister 9
Passing still on point when back in a deeper role and covered defensively when required. Assumed responsibility when Liverpool needed it by blasting in second and hit crossbar with free-kick. Such a good player.
Dominik Szobozslai 6
Some decent passing first half but took a while to grow in influence in an attacking sense,
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