THE FANS’ VERDICTS

DAVE USHER (liverpoolway.co.uk)

This was the free-flowing, swashbucking Liverpool of last season rather than the predictable, sluggish imposters we have seen in recent weeks. Keita had his best game for us.

STAR MAN: GEORGINIO WIJNALDUM

PETER BELL (afcbchimes.blogspot.co.uk)

Once Howe’s five-man midfield had been breached, it was difficult to hold Liverpool back. Boruc kept the score down and Rico stuck to his task against Salah. No shame in this result.

STAR MAN: DIEGO RICO