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Will be disappointed to be beaten at his near post but not to blame.

Struggled a bit early on but got into game more when Fabinho came on.

Booked. Not his best night and slightly at fault for the first-half goal.

Colossal again in leading his team. A powerful display.

Another who struggled early on but when the Reds changed formation he came into it.

Booked. Actually looked a little tired in early exchanges but came into it well.

Big display at heart of midfield and kept side in it when they struggled.

Not an easy night in the face of ferocious pace but ran his heart out.

Not a night for the Egyptian’s silky skills but you could tell that City feared him.

His movement was outstanding and deserved his goal for work-rate.

Not his best, seemed to get too caught up in the frenzy of it all.

Fabinho (for Milner, 57); Xherdan Shaqiri (for Mane, 77); Daniel Sturridge (Wijnaldum, 86).

Naby Keita, Alberto Moreno, Adam Lallana, Simon Mignolet.

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