Szoboszlai and Mac Allister shine as Liverpool beat Newcastle | OneFootball

Liverpool 2 – 0 Newcastle – Premier League Player Ratings

Following the 2-0 win at Manchester City at the weekend, Liverpool entertained Newcastle United in a tantalizing preview to next month’s EFL Cup final.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 7.0

The world-class Brazilian stopper was comfortable and only really had a Callum Wilson effort to worry him in a strong and authoritative performance.

Trent Alexander Arnold – 7.0

The England superstar started the game with a slow demeanour as he looked to edge his way into the game. It was in the second half that he came alive and committed fully to an attacking effort to help win the game.

Subbed – 77 mins

Kostas Tsimikas – 7.0

The Greek international was strong and reliable to ensure his side of the pitch was locked down whilst being a good option from wide.

Ibrahima Konaté – 8.0

The France international defender was powerful and resilient against anything that came his way, as he and Virgil ensured another deserved clean sheet.

Virgil van Dijk – 8.0

The captain and leader of this team was in full control of his defensive line and commanded with authority. Whenever the ball needed heading away or the cover of his players was required, he was on point to ensure another shit out.

Ryan Gravenberch – 8.0

The Duch midfielder was keen to cover ground and offer both on and off-ball balance. The touches were refined and the coverage of the grass was excellent before leaving the field.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 9.0

The Hungarian skipper was at times sensational and scored a good goal in the first half to break the deadlock. His powerful running and endless work rate drove his side forward in a match-winning display.

Man of the Match

Alexis Mac Allister – 9.0

The Argentina World Cup winner was brilliant and controlled in equal measures. The combative nature of the South American was coupled with a clinical edge in front of goal as he scored the second to secure three points.

Subbed – 87 mins

Diogo Jota – 6.0

The Portuguese striker was limited by a deep and organised low block which he struggled to overcome. The work rate and desire were never in doubt.

Subbed – 62 mins

Luis Díaz – 8.0

The Columbian forward started on the wing and delivered the assist for the first and was a common outlet for his side. With an ability to offer an unpredictable edge, the former Porto man was always able to relieve pressure against a good side.

Subbed – 87 mins

Mohamed Salah – 9.0

The Egyptian King was again a creative outlet that portrayed world-class abilities. The assist for Mac Allister was superb and it was within a brilliant attacking performance.

Substitutions;

Cody Gakpo – 6.0 (on 62)

Can on to add variety.

Jarell Quansah – 7.0 (on 77)

Came on to offer strong defensive plays.

Wataru Endō – 7.0 (on 77)

Came on to add more physicality.

Curtis Jones – N/A (on 87)

Came on to.

Darwin Nunez – N/A (on 87)

Came on.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 9.0

The Dutch manager picked a strong team and set out his team to be both professional and competitive.

The second-half substitutions were well-timed and the display was that of champions.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

Liverpool 2 – 0 Newcastle