My ratings:
Jones. What on earth was he doing with the goal? Seriously, get Mignolet back and quick. 3/10.
Henderson. Ran around a lot and mixed in with his trademark brainlessness there were some good things. As a right wing back he may even make a decent player. 6/10.
Toure. Did little wrong other than be the obvious one who the opposition will press when we're keeping it. So long as we allow him to launch it when pressured, is doing well. 6/10.
Skrtel. Solid all game. 6/10.
The future captain. Still looked edgy, but hard to tell when he picked up his injury. 5/10.
***** I'll add a note in the 3 at the back thread as to where I think the centre halves could be a lot tighter.
Markovic. No wing back obviously but tried his best in the role. What is becoming increasingly obvious however is that he is a very gifted footballer indeed. Great ball for the first, great finish for the second. Early days yet, but has come out of the pack of mediocrity to be a real beacon. No surprise either that he looks better left side. Young players often prefer that as it opens the pitch out for them. 7/10.
Gerrard. Imperious, and judging by the standing ovation the Bournemouth fans gave him when he came off, they are better at judging a top player than some of our own. 7/10.
Lucas. Excellent and dovetailed very well with Gerrard. It may well be that this partnership which all of us have previously written off is actually the right one for the three at the back system. 7/10.
Coutinho. His best game for a while. Tried to force it a little sometimes, but really is a wonderful little footballer. 7/10.
Lallana. Another assist and it really ought to have been two. Get him on the ball in and around the box and things happen. He'll feed Sturridge all day long. 7/10.
Sterling. Brilliant response to some totally OTT criticism. Two good goals, should have had a hat trick but does get MOM by a clear margin. 8/10.
Subs.
Sakho. Always liked him and he looked good. 7/10.
Can. His physicality helped. 6/10.
Borini. Didn't touch the ball, one of his better cameos. 5/10.
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