AMC) Raheem Sterling – 9/10 (Lucas, 90′)
Playing at the tip of a midfield diamond, Sterling was the best player on the pitch today. For a 19-year-old to open the scoring with a wonderfully composed finish was especially impressive – as was his passing and dribbling through the middle. Rightly left the field to a standing ovation.
FC) Daniel Sturridge – 5/10 (Allen, 66′)
For some reason, Sturridge was totally off the pace today. His decision making was poor, as was his first touch, and he was withdraw in the second half with an injury.
FC) Luis Suarez – 6/10
Suarez made the first goal by outmuscling Martin Demichelis and feeding Sterling through on goal. He did spend the rest of the afternoon moaning at the referee though, and he was definitely very lucky not to be sent off for diving.
SUBS)
Joe Allen – 6/10 – Showed nice touches, but should have done better when he got himself into the penalty box.
Lucas – n/a – No time to have an impact.
Moses – n/a – No time to have an impact, but still managed to control the ball abysmally.
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