Jeremy Doku 7/10
(On for Alvarez 69’) Pace caused problems and was very unlucky with left-footed finish that came back off inside of post and fell straight into keeper’s hands. Caught Mac Allister with high boot late Show more
Caoimhin Kelleher 7/10
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Forced into early saves from Alvarez and De Bruyne strikes. Got part of body to Stones’ shot for opener but couldn’t keep it out. Big save from Foden immediately after Liverpool’s gShow more
Conor Bradley 7/10
Amazing to think he only made full Premier League debut in January – plays like he’s been in team for years. Turned Ake inside out before sending over low cross just out of Nunez’s reach in first halfShow more
Virgil van Dijk 8/10
Vital interceptions in air and on deck denying likes of Foden and Haaland clear goal-scoring opportunities, although caught dithering on ball by Norwegian at one point. Captain's performance at the baShow more
Jarell Quansah 8/10
In for the injured Ibrahima Konate with the unenviable task of trying of trying to stop Haaland and Co but did his team proud from start to finish alongside Van Dijk. Also had shot saved by Ortega at Show more
Joe Gomez 7/10
Started at left-back but found early going tough against the in-form Foden before limiting the England attacker’s influence. Switched to right-back in second-half and found himself up against another Show more
Wataru Endo 8/10
Started numerous Liverpool counter-attacks by winning possession in centre of park. Fine performance from Japanese midfielder - one of his best in a red shirt. Reuters
Alexis Mac Allister 7/10
Argentine hit perfect penalty past Brazilian Ederson to level the scores at the start of second half. Forced fine save from Ortega that almost put Liverpool 2-1 in front. Thought he should have had anShow more
Dominic Szoboszlai 6/10
Should have levelled scores in first half but sent free header over bar. Had team’s first shot on target just before break with long-range free-kick saved down low by Ederson. Reuters
Harvey Elliott 7/10
Great ball to pick out Szoboszlai but Hungarian failed to finish glorious opportunity. Went quiet for chunk of game but came back to life as Liverpool piled on second-half pressure. PA
Darwin Nunez 6/10
Lost Stones at corner who was then left free to put City in front. Sent flying into air by Ederson to earn Liverpool penalty. Denied goal by Ortega block from close range. AFP
Luis Diaz 8/10
Had ball in back of net but Nunez caught offside before providing cross. Could have had hat-trick, his worst miss coming when shot wide after being put through one-on-one with keeper, but was LiverpooShow more
Andrew Robertson 7/10
SUBS: (On for Szoboszlai 61’) Provided perfect low cross that almost ended with Nunez scoring. AFP
Mohamed Salah 7/10
(On for Bradley 61’) Immediate impact with wonderful ball through to Diaz who should have scored, then miscued shot wide of target himself minutes later. Hit shot from tight angle straight at keeper lShow more
Cody Gakpo N/A
(On for Nunez 76’) Hit post although flag went up for Salah offside. AFP
Ederson 6/10
MAN CITY RATINGS: Only faced one shot on target in first half. Caught short by poor back-pass that led to him taking down Nunez after break, picking up booking and giving away penalty that Mac AllisteShow more
Kyle Walker 7/10
Had Liverpool fans crying out for booking after a of couple first-half challenges. Frustrated at himself after over-hitting one cross that would have given De Bruyne open goal. Busy afternoon trying tShow more
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Manchester City's English defender #05 John Stones (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in LiverpooShow more
Manuel Akanji 8/10
Swiss defender started in place of Ruben Diaz and did not put a foot wrong all night. A class act at back and up there with some of City's best signings of recent years at the bargain price of £15m. AShow more
Nathan Ake 5/10
A couple of dicey moments up against Bradley’s pace and was his weak back-pass that led to Ederson giving away second-half penalty – the game-changing moment. Too often left isolated by Alvarez in froShow more
Rodri 7/10
Took yellow card for team after taking down Mac Allister following sloppy Alvarez play. A couple of rare lapses in concentration in amongst the usual brilliance from Spanish midfielder who has now gonShow more
Kevin De Bruyne 7/10
Two chances in opening 10 minutes, one dinked cross turned shot that floated just wide, one blasted too close to keeper who parried away. Cute low corner set-up Stones’ goal. Made it very clear to GuaShow more
Bernardo Silva 6/10
Lost cool in second half after challenge on him by Mac Allister was deemed fair by referee and reacted with two quickfire fouls that earned him booking. Lacking his usual big moments of impact in gameShow more
Phil Foden 7/10
Started as though he would be game's major figure before influence waned in second half. Denied chance to put City 2-1 up by good Kelleher block. Knew little about hitting bar but keeper had punched bShow more
Erling Haaland 6/10
First big chance came five minutes before break but could only send shot straight at keeper after surging run as Van Dijk did enough to put him off. That was as close as it got for league’s top scorerShow more
Julian Alvarez 6/10
Drilled shot straight at keeper in opening couple of minutes. Curled effort high over bar just before break after Haaland had picked Van Dijk’s pocket to set up chance. But quiet game and no surprise Show more
Stefan Ortega 7/10
SUBS: (On for Ederson 56’) Fine save at full-stretch to deny Mac Allister a goal, then blocked Nunez shot from point-blank range.
Mateo Kovacic 7/10
(On for De Bruyne 69’) Brought on to add some midfield steel with Liverpool swarming all over City and clearly relished the battle. AFPJeremy Doku 7/10
(On for Alvarez 69’) Pace caused problems and was very unlucky with left-footed finish that came back off inside of post and fell straight into keeper’s hands. Caught Mac Allister with high boot late Show moreCaoimhin Kelleher 7/10
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Forced into early saves from Alvarez and De Bruyne strikes. Got part of body to Stones’ shot for opener but couldn’t keep it out. Big save from Foden immediately after Liverpool’s gShow moreConor Bradley 7/10
Amazing to think he only made full Premier League debut in January – plays like he’s been in team for years. Turned Ake inside out before sending over low cross just out of Nunez’s reach in first halfShow moreVirgil van Dijk 8/10
Vital interceptions in air and on deck denying likes of Foden and Haaland clear goal-scoring opportunities, although caught dithering on ball by Norwegian at one point. Captain's performance at the baShow moreJarell Quansah 8/10
In for the injured Ibrahima Konate with the unenviable task of trying of trying to stop Haaland and Co but did his team proud from start to finish alongside Van Dijk. Also had shot saved by Ortega at Show moreJoe Gomez 7/10
Started at left-back but found early going tough against the in-form Foden before limiting the England attacker’s influence. Switched to right-back in second-half and found himself up against another Show moreWataru Endo 8/10
Started numerous Liverpool counter-attacks by winning possession in centre of park. Fine performance from Japanese midfielder - one of his best in a red shirt. ReutersAlexis Mac Allister 7/10
Argentine hit perfect penalty past Brazilian Ederson to level the scores at the start of second half. Forced fine save from Ortega that almost put Liverpool 2-1 in front. Thought he should have had anShow moreDominic Szoboszlai 6/10
Should have levelled scores in first half but sent free header over bar. Had team’s first shot on target just before break with long-range free-kick saved down low by Ederson. ReutersHarvey Elliott 7/10
Great ball to pick out Szoboszlai but Hungarian failed to finish glorious opportunity. Went quiet for chunk of game but came back to life as Liverpool piled on second-half pressure. PADarwin Nunez 6/10
Lost Stones at corner who was then left free to put City in front. Sent flying into air by Ederson to earn Liverpool penalty. Denied goal by Ortega block from close range. AFPLuis Diaz 8/10
Had ball in back of net but Nunez caught offside before providing cross. Could have had hat-trick, his worst miss coming when shot wide after being put through one-on-one with keeper, but was LiverpooShow moreAndrew Robertson 7/10
SUBS: (On for Szoboszlai 61’) Provided perfect low cross that almost ended with Nunez scoring. AFPMohamed Salah 7/10
(On for Bradley 61’) Immediate impact with wonderful ball through to Diaz who should have scored, then miscued shot wide of target himself minutes later. Hit shot from tight angle straight at keeper lShow moreCody Gakpo N/A
(On for Nunez 76’) Hit post although flag went up for Salah offside. AFPEderson 6/10
MAN CITY RATINGS: Only faced one shot on target in first half. Caught short by poor back-pass that led to him taking down Nunez after break, picking up booking and giving away penalty that Mac AllisteShow moreKyle Walker 7/10
Had Liverpool fans crying out for booking after a of couple first-half challenges. Frustrated at himself after over-hitting one cross that would have given De Bruyne open goal. Busy afternoon trying tShow moreFBL-ENG-PR-LIVERPOOL-MAN CITY
Manchester City's English defender #05 John Stones (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in LiverpooShow moreManuel Akanji 8/10
Swiss defender started in place of Ruben Diaz and did not put a foot wrong all night. A class act at back and up there with some of City's best signings of recent years at the bargain price of £15m. AShow moreNathan Ake 5/10
A couple of dicey moments up against Bradley’s pace and was his weak back-pass that led to Ederson giving away second-half penalty – the game-changing moment. Too often left isolated by Alvarez in froShow moreRodri 7/10
Took yellow card for team after taking down Mac Allister following sloppy Alvarez play. A couple of rare lapses in concentration in amongst the usual brilliance from Spanish midfielder who has now gonShow moreKevin De Bruyne 7/10
Two chances in opening 10 minutes, one dinked cross turned shot that floated just wide, one blasted too close to keeper who parried away. Cute low corner set-up Stones’ goal. Made it very clear to GuaShow moreBernardo Silva 6/10
Lost cool in second half after challenge on him by Mac Allister was deemed fair by referee and reacted with two quickfire fouls that earned him booking. Lacking his usual big moments of impact in gameShow morePhil Foden 7/10
Started as though he would be game's major figure before influence waned in second half. Denied chance to put City 2-1 up by good Kelleher block. Knew little about hitting bar but keeper had punched bShow moreErling Haaland 6/10
First big chance came five minutes before break but could only send shot straight at keeper after surging run as Van Dijk did enough to put him off. That was as close as it got for league’s top scorerShow moreJulian Alvarez 6/10
Drilled shot straight at keeper in opening couple of minutes. Curled effort high over bar just before break after Haaland had picked Van Dijk’s pocket to set up chance. But quiet game and no surprise Show moreStefan Ortega 7/10
SUBS: (On for Ederson 56’) Fine save at full-stretch to deny Mac Allister a goal, then blocked Nunez shot from point-blank range.Mateo Kovacic 7/10
(On for De Bruyne 69’) Brought on to add some midfield steel with Liverpool swarming all over City and clearly relished the battle. AFPJeremy Doku 7/10
(On for Alvarez 69’) Pace caused problems and was very unlucky with left-footed finish that came back off inside of post and fell straight into keeper’s hands. Caught Mac Allister with high boot late Show moreLiverpool v Man City player ratings: Van Dijk 8, Nunez 6; Stones 8, Haaland 6
Premier League title battle finishes 1-1 at Anfield that means Arsenal stay top of table
Gareth Cox
March 11, 2024
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