Liverpool player ratings as Jayden Danns and four others excellent in Southampton win
Liverpool set up an FA Cup quarter-final clash at bitter North West rivals Manchester United by seeing off Southampton.
A goal for debutant Lewis Koumas and two from teenage substitute Jayden Danns earned a 3-0 fifth-round win over the Championship side at Anfield on Wednesday evening.
And here are the ECHO's ratings as Liverpool kept alive their hopes of an unprecedented quadruple.
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Caoimhin Kelleher 8
Excellent stop from Mara as Southampton threatened constantly early on and another fine save denied Sulemana second half. Supremely confident showing.
Conor Bradley 7
Struggled to make much impression going forward in opening quarter and hands full with Sulemana but much better after that. Shot forced the third goal.
Jarell Quansah 7
Gave away one ball in a dangerous position and beaten by Sulemana for one opportunity. One of many to improve markedly second half, with some good long distribution.
Virgil van Dijk 6
Appeared to still be celebrating his Wembley winner during a very strange opening before settling. Subbed.
Kostas Tsimikas 7
Probed forward regularly but positionally wayward at times, but tightened that up in second half and crossing began to cause problems for Southampton.
Joe Gomez 8
Extremely busy as an emergency number six first half and helped recycle ball quickly to maintain attacking pressure. Very impressive after the interval and tried some shots, which obviously did not go in.
Bobby Clark 8
Good run and pass to create the opener and fashioned another chance for Gakpo first half and excellent after break. What a talent this young man is.
James McConnell
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