THE FANS’ VERDICTS

DAVE USHER

(liverpoolway.co.uk) LIVERPOOL remained patient and got the job done. The defence is looking solid and Virgil van Dijk is so cool he probably doesn’t even sweat in a sauna. STAR MAN: VIRGIL VAN DIJK

TOM BORE

(readnewcastle.com) NOT many were surprised by the outcome. But there were positives — keeping them at bay up until Salah scored — and continuing to search for an opening. STAR MAN: JAMAAL LASCELLES