RW) Raheem Sterling – 7
Caused problems as he always seems to do, but had little help up front from his teammates.
LW) Philippe Coutinho – 7
Best player on the pitch for Liverpool, and it was no surprise to see him replaced with 25 minutes remaining, no doubt with the weekend in mind. Showed pace and invention, and will need more of the same at the weekend.
ST) Mario Balotelli – 5
Looked at least vaguely interested in the early stages, before fading and being hauled off at half-time.
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