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11-05-2025
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Liverpool 2–2 Arsenal: Slot's Side Waste First-Half Dominance in Stalemate with Gunners
Liverpool 2 – 2 Arsenal – Premier League Player Ratings Following last week's loss at Stamford Bridge, Arne Slot recalled his first team assets, wanting to punish further visiting Mikel Arteta and his self-proclaimed best team in Europe. Advertisement The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. Alisson Becker – 7.0 The giant Brazilian stopper was steady and reliable in the first half as he watched his men take Arsenal apart. The second half was a very different affair, however, he maintained his execution of great form and was more let down by the goals conceded. Conor Bradley – 7.0 The Ireland international was energetic and dependable against the visitors, as he played more in the opposing half than his own. After the intermission, the former academy graduate was at fault for allowing too much room for the Merino goal, as he gifted Trossard the room to cross. Advertisement Subbed – 67 mins Andy Robertson – 7.0 The Scotland international was good and reliable after the Saka-induced horror show from earlier in the season. After the halftime break, the popular fullback was involved in the attacking side of play and had a winning goal disallowed in stoppage time. Ibrahima Konaté – 7.0 The France international defender was strong and resilient in the first half, where not need much needed his brute force. In the second half, the former RB Leipzig man was a little less dominant and maybe should have reacted better to the first goal conceded. Virgil van Dijk – 7.0 The captain and leader of this team was strong and confident as his teammates ripped through the Gunners in a thrilling first half. Advertisement After the restart, the former Celtic man was very good and powered a header towards goal in stoppage time that nearly allowed a late winner. Dominik Szoboszlai – 8.0 The Hungarian captain was explosive and powerful in the first half, with a superb assist coming to double his team's lead. After the break, the former Bundesliga man was again energetic and pushed to get the win for his title-winning teammates. Man of the match Ryan Gravenberch – 7.0 The versatile midfielder was solid and well-positioned against a fairly rigid group, as he recycled the ball and was always a covering man. After the intermission, the former Ajax prodigy was able to carry the ball a little more and nearly scored after a dazzling run. Curtis Jones – 6.0 The under-21 European Cup winner was the controlling entity and showed good touches and composure in a good first-half showing. Advertisement In the second 45 minutes, the former academy skipper was less effective before leaving the field. Subbed – 66 mins Cody Gakpo – 7.0 The Dutch attacker was able to open the scoring with a fine header early on, as he looked to contribute to a first half of Anfield domination. In the second half, the former PSV man was more limited as his team started to lose the initiative. Subbed – 66 mins Luis Diaz – 7.0 The Colombian forward was a constant threat in the first half and scored a well-taken goal to double his team's lead. In the second half, the former Porto man was perhaps less impactful as he moved positionally to find space. Advertisement Subbed – 79 mins Mohamed Salah – 7.0 The Egyptian King was electric in the first half and showed his dazzling array of touches to get his side into a 2-0 lead. After the break, the record-breaking scorer was less brilliant as he was crowded out by multiple markers. Substitutions; Darwin Núñez – 5.0 (on 66) Came on to add another dimension. Trent Alexander-Arnold – 5.0 (on 66) Came on to a tricky Anfield reception. Alexis Mac Allister – 6.0 (on 66) Came on to add control. Alexis Mac Allister – 5.0 (on 69) Came on to add control and tenacity. Diogo Jota – 4.0 (on 79) Came on. Harvey Elliott – 4.0 (on 83) Came on. The Manager: Arne Slot – 7.0 Advertisement The Dutch manager picked a team that was built to hurt a team in despair. The substitutions were less impactful as the game state altered after the break. Steven Smith's Pre-match Prediction; Liverpool 2 – 1 Arsenal
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11-03-2025
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Liverpool 0-1 PSG: Player Ratings From a Penalty Shootout Loss at Anfield
This enthralling last 16 second-leg tie was played out at Anfield with two of Europe's most in-form teams going head to head. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. All aboard the Ali Express. — DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) March 11, 2025 The world-class Brazilian stopper was brilliant for most of the half as he suppressed much of what came his way, however, the goal conceded was an unflattering moment. In the second half the former Roma star was assured and committed to keeping the game alive. The England superstar was keen to gallop forward, though he neglected his defensive responsibilities at times and didn't offer enough on the ball through the opening 45 minutes. After the intermission, the academy graduate was more productive until leaving the field due to an injury. Subbed – 73 mins The Scotland international was unsure on the ball though resolute off the ball in a cagey first half. After the halftime break, the former Hull fullback was strong and productive at either end of the pitch. The France international defender was at fault for the goal conceded and looked slightly vulnerable at times with the large spaces behind him. In the second half the former RB Leipzig man was powerful and alert to snuff out any dangers. Subbed – 111 mins The captain and leader of this team looked to push his team forward, though the counter-attacking abilities of the enemy were a tough task to master. After the restart, the former Celtic man was first to everything and led with immense confidence. Man of the Match The Duch midfielder was lacklustre and uninspiring in the first half as he often went missing when power and defensive awareness were needed. After the break, the former Ajax prodigy was better and more energetic as his tea increased their output. The Hungarian skipper was committed to his work and tried to create patterns of play for his teammates. After the intermission, the former RB Leipzig man was full of energy after the disallowed goal. A blocked shot nearly got his team's equaliser as the Reds ramped up their play. Subbed – 106 mins The Argentina World Cup winner was keen to show aggression in a tough first half. In the second 45 minutes, the former Brighton man was more keen to push on and make things happen in the final third. Subbed – 91 mins The Portuguese striker was lacking in movement and awareness as he struggled to make a true impact. In the second half the former Wolves man was again lacking before leaving the field. Subbed – 73 mins The Columbian forward started on the wing and looked to penetrate whenever possible. In the second half the former Porto man was more effective and had a header saved spectacularly. More chances nearly paid off as the winger probed continuously. Subbed – 101 mins The Egyptian King was very peripheral in the first half was his impact was limited. After the break, the record-breaking scorer was very unlucky with an attempted assist for Luis Díaz and a close-range shot which was blocked. More avenues opened up slightly, though the 32-year-old was unable to make his usual impact. Darwin Núñez – 7.0 (on 73) Can on to add power and pace. Jarell Quansah – 7.0 (on 73) Came on to offer more resilience. Curtis Jones – 6.0 (on 91) Came on to offer more control and renewed energy. Cody Gakpo – 5.0 (on 101) Came on to offer more variety. Wataru Endō – 6.0 (on 111) Came on to add more physicality. Harvey Elliott – 6.0 (on 106) Came on. We're going to penalties. #UCL — Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 11, 2025 Arne Slot – 7.0 The Dutch manager picked a strong team and set out his team to be more aggressive and attacking. The substitutions were selective and less impactful than last week or the weekend, however, game management was always going to be a consideration for the Dutchman. Steven Smith's Pre-match Prediction; Liverpool 2 – 2 PSG
