Liverpool Ratings For Premier League Win Against Sunderland – Lazar Markovic And Emre Can Impress

LCB) Mamadou Sakho – 6

Given an easy afternoon by the Sunderland forwards, but coped well with the half-time re-shuffle that saw Lovren replace Gerrard.

CB) Martin Skrtel – 7

Helped keep Sunderland very quiet, and made a couple of important clearances, but in truth had an easy game along with his fellow defenders.

DM) Lucas Leiva – 7

Another workmanlike performance from the Brazilian whose importance is continuing to grow in this side. Rumours of his potential sale must be unfounded.