Liverpool player ratings from 5-0 win at Man United as two stars got perfect 10
Plenty has changed at Liverpool in the last two years. But the memory of the 5-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford on this day two in 2021 is as strong as ever.
The Reds were rampant against their rivals, storming into a 4-0 lead by half-time. Mohamed Salah then sealed his hat-trick after the break in an emphatic triumph for the history books.
Look back below on the player ratings dished out by Ian Doyle...
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Alisson Becker 8
Saved well from Greenwood and Ronaldo first half and positioning and handling solid. Had a good rest after the break.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 8
Alert to smash in the cross for the second goal and defended with authority. Kept on pressing forward second half.
Ibrahima Konate 9
Excellent showing on only his third start, both in terms of aerial dominance and distribution. Wasn’t fussed about Ronaldo at all.
Virgil van Dijk 8
Pretty straightforward before the break, and even popped into central midfield on one occasion. Another to put his feet up after half-time.
Andy Robertson 8
Offered himself regularly down the left going forward and some necessary interventions on the back foot.
Jordan Henderson 8
Bypassed on occasion in the defensive midfield role early on as Liverpool were forced to keep reshuffling their engine room, but got to grips with it and used ball well. Not least with his delicious pass for Salah’s hat-trick.
James Milner 7
Got stuck in and helped both with the pressing and distribution before pulling up injured first half. Subbed.
Naby Keita 10
Slotted home the first, had a hand in the second, set up the third and
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