The 27-year-old sensation registers a goal and an assist…
GK) Simon Mignolet – 7
Kept a rare clean sheet away from home, and made a sharp save from jay Rodriguez in the second half.
DR) Jon Flanagan – 6
Solid defensively, but was occasionally caught out of position by the bombarding Luke Shaw down Southampton’s left.
DC) Martin Skrtel – 7
Skrtel dealt with the aerial threat of Rickie Lambert very well, and made regular interceptions and tackles in his commanding role in Liverpool’s back four.
DC) Daniel Agger – 7
The Dane was vastly improved from last weekend’s horror show against Swansea, and he carried the ball out from defence expertly.
DL) Glen Johnson – 7
Very strong performance from the Englishman. Playing on his unfavoured left hand side, Johnson retained possession for the Reds extremely well.
MC) Steven Gerrard – 7
Composed, clever performance in Liverpool’s midfield. He passed the ball well, but was more important in his defensive contribution – stopping Adam Lallana from playing in the second half. Slotted a late penalty in classy style, too.
MC) Jordan Henderson – 6
Should have sealed the points with a golden chance late on, but did everything expected of him in Liverpool’s midfield. He worked tirelessly, and will have impressed watching England boss Roy Hodgson.
MC) Joe Allen – 6
Neat and tidy, if a little uninspiring from the little Welshman. He did help Liverpool kill the game late on though by slowing down the tempo and keeping the ball.
AMC) Coutinho – 4
Really awful afternoon from the talented Brazilian. Continually gave the ball away, and was deservedly hauled off for Raheem Sterling around the hour mark.
FC) Luis Suarez – 8
A nicely taken goal, and a clever assist from the best player in the Premier League. He;s now scored and assisted ten goals this season.
FC) Daniel Sturridge – 6
For the first time in eight matches, the English forward didn’t score in the Premier League, although his pace consistently stretched the Saints’ defence.
Subs: Raheem Sterling – 7 – Scored with his first touch!
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