Fantastic result. Couldn't care less about what form Palace are in at the moment, it's not an easy place to go to and we've had some really tough games down there in recent seasons.
I'm glad Klopp said 'It was far from the perfect performance but we got the win so there is not much to moan about' or words to that effect, because I couldn't agree more. The points were crucial, had we lost then we would be sitting 5th right now, that's how tight it is at the moment and its vital we stay with the pack. I thought our performance was ok, we weren't great but we did enough to get the win and we deserved it too. There is plenty to pick at and improve on though - which is only a good thing before people start moaning on here as usual with their typical 'why can't you just enjoy the win and be happy' bollocks. We're winning and we still have a lot of room for improvement - its good. Its exciting.
Karius - I didn't think he had a bad game in truth and I don't think he can be blamed for either goal but he still doesn't bring that confidence to the back four which you need from your keeper.
Clyne - Same old from Nathaniel. Defensively consistent. Nothing more to add.
Matip - Saying the same thing about him every week - signing of the season. He has settled in so quickly it looks like he has been playing for us for years. He is the best centre half I've seen since Sami which is some compliment to the lad. Great goal as well, its about time we became a threat from set pieces!
Lovren - Had an absolute mare for their first goal. What was he thinking?! I've watched the replay over and over and I still can't work out what he was trying to do
. Fantastic bullet header to put us back in front though, again, its great we're a threat from set pieces now. I personally think he could have done better for their second goal too. Benteke beats him in the air for the first aerial challenge which you can accept because Benteke is a monster plus it wasn't in a dangerous position. But as Lovren drops back into position for when the cross comes in he gets beaten by McArthur which shouldn't happen. So two big mistakes for Dejan which on another day could have cost us.
Moreno - Great assist for our first goal, he did really well getting in behind Palaces defence and picking Can out with that pass. Very thankful he didn't do the sturridge dance this time too. Couple of other moments where he was good going forward, he even hit the post. Defensively ok, didn't make many mistakes, didn't make any rash tackles or any stupid decisions, I thought he had a decent game.
Can - For me, he wasn't involved. Didn't realise he was playing until he scored - which to be fair was a great goal. He needs to do more of that, making runs into the box and chipping in with goals. He needs to start taking responsibility and bossing the midfield more too. He has been a bit of a passenger in recent games I think.
Lallana - A quiet game for Adam too in honesty. Usually he involves himself much more but I didn't see that from him on Saturday.
Hendo - Up until this season I was really gunning for Hendo. In our title chasing season he was brilliant because he had Stevie, Sterling, Coutinho, Luis and Sturridge playing the footy and all Hendo had to do was the donkey work. The type of work that goes un noticed but every team needs it. Before and after that season when we lacked quality and we needed more from Hendo he wasn't producing the goods - its not his fault, hes just not that type of player. He isn't a steven gerrard and he isn't a Philippe coutinho. But Hendo has really impressed me so far this season and I thought it was another good performance from him. He is putting in those same performances he did in in the nearly season because he has Coutinho, Mane, Firmino, Lallana playing the football. He sits a lot deeper now which definitely suits him and he just keeps us ticking. He mops anything up, covers a lot of ground and is starting to pass the ball forward a lot more now too. That through ball to Firmino for our winner was fantastic. He is a very energetic DM, that's his best position and it always has been, and his performances are showing that now.
Coutinho - motm by a clear mile. He ran the game again. He looks up for it this season Coutinho, teams can't get near him. They even tried hacking him down at one point and he was still running circles around them. In previous seasons (playing Benteke for example), we have been far too static. Now we have Mane and Firmino running all over the show which really brings the best out of our magician. Its not the person on the ball who decides where the pass goes, its the person who makes the run. Coutinho will find you all day long with the ball. Hes F***ing brilliant, I love him.
Mane - going to be a bit critical of mane here because he should have had a brace. He missed some great chances to put the game to bed. I do love what he brings to our team though, hes so F***ing quick, gets in dangerous positions and more goals will come from him. Just be a little bit more composed in front of goal and we have a real player on our books here.
Firmino - I thought he had a pretty quiet game but he took his goal superbly. Divvy for taking his shirt off though, why do players do that when they know they're getting a yellow? Really annoys me.
Need to cut these silly mistakes out at the back we can't have another season of we'll score more than you. But well done lads, great 3 points, keep it up!!!