CM) Joe Allen (6.5) – Allen was the most impressive cog in a Liverpool midfield that started well but fizzled out, putting in challenges and being neat in possession.
CM) Jordan Henderson (5) – The former Sunderland man seemed horribly out of form, not displaying the same energy that made him such an important player last season.
ACM) Philippe Coutinho (6) – The Brazilian was important to Liverpool’s diminant display for the opening 30 minute, but his influence waned as the Reds’ control was taken away.