ST: Christian Benteke – 7/10
The Belgian had been almost anonymous until he produced an unbelievable overhead kick to give Liverpool late hope, which lasted only two minutes before Martial stole his thunder. Should have isolated himself against Blind more often, rather than choose to do battle with the rock that is Chris Smalling.
Substitutes
Jordon Ibe – 6/10
Made an impact off the bench, forcing David de Gea into a good one-handed save with a left-footed curler, and standing up the deflected cross from which Benteke came up with his moment of magic.
Divock Origi – 5/10
Did nothing more than Ings after replacing the former Burnley striker on 73 minutes.
Alberto Moreno – 5/10
Came on for Lucas for the final four minutes – a familiar role for him so far this season – and allowed a decent back-post opening to pass him by when he failed to bring the ball under control.
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