Liverpool player ratings from defeat to Manchester City: Reds’ defence struggles horribly

Sub) Emre Can (6) – Didn’t really have enough time to make a significant impact on the match, but did work hard and put himself about.

Sub) Rickie Lambert (7) – Did just what he was asked and offered a different threat for Liverpool, doing well to force in Sturridge’s cross at the far post – although it looked like an own goal.

Brendan Rodgers (5) – Rodgers set up his team well and they dominated the opening stages, but he didn’t do enough to react and change things once the tide had begun to turn in City’s direction.