My ratings:
Jones: Was injured so couldn't kick it or dive for any shots apparently. That said, having watched the full 90 minutes I fully understand why we took a risk on him. 3/10.
Sakho: I thought he was our best player and MOM, defended well and did little wrong. 7/10
Skrtel: Dodgy at first but got better. Along with the rest of the defenders deserves a pat on the back as they were swamped by Burnley yet kept a clean sheet. 6/10.
Toure: Plays as well as you can expect a squad filler freebie. 5/10.
Markovic: Poor on the day, never got into it. 4/10.
Henderson: Ran around a lot, achieved little. 4/10.
Lucas: Saved us a goal by sticking his leg out, stuck to his task. 5/10.
Gerrard: Poor on the day, did though hit a couple of lovely passes. 5/10.
Lallana: Outmuscled and outfought early on, stuck to his task and gradually came into it. 5/10.
Coutinho: Lovely pass for the goal and a couple of trademark dribbles. Looked lightweight though (probably because he is I suppose). 5/10.
Sterling: A little greedy and disinterested at times, but a good finish for the goal. 6/10.
Subs:
Mignolet: A truly staggering performance. In all my years watching football I've never seen anybody do what he did when he conceded the corner. He looks to me like he's got the yips or something, and on the evidence of that appearance he is a complete liability. 0/10.
Can: Thought he did well when he came on. If he can actually play centre half (and it looks like he is able to) then he ought to play in front of Kolo IMHO. 6/10.
Lambert: We played far better when he came on, and that's his job. 6/10.
Overall performance: Really really poor. Very fortunate to get the win. 3/10.
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