F***ing made up with that, third win on the bounce (all away from home as well). Unbeaten in 2015. Consecutive clean sheets. Starting to look like we're finding our form. Goals from actual forwards. Winning without Gerrard. Defenders defending first, attacking second. Keeper commanding. All in all it's starting to come good for Liverpool.
Mignolet for me had his best game in a Liverpool shirt against Sunderland last week. Today he bettered that. He owned that area today. He caught the ball well when he needed to, he punched it with distance when he needed to. His kicking was varied rather than constantly out to our right wing back. From the stick he's had to what he's done in the last couple of weeks is remarkable. Needs to keep it up now.
Can I'm still not convinced he's a centre half but because we're winning, and keeping clean sheets, it's hard to say otherwise. Couple of times though his mind tends to wander and he loses the player he's marking. He's got a boss engine on him and he's a big f**ker, built like a tank, so will usually get back. Probably the worst of the back three today but was still solid.
Skrtel has had a resurgence in 2015. Has been almost faultless and was again today. Took control of situations, got his head on the ball and up against a tricky pair in Agbonlahor and Benteke, dealt with the pair very well. Fantastic.
Sakho had his best performance in a Liverpool shirt by a country mile today. For the first time in his Liverpool career he showed me that he can actually defend. He didn't throw himself to ground constantly and when he did today, he actually got the ball. His passing is still suspect but today it weren't anywhere near as nerve wrecking as it has been. Because I don't expect from our Mammy Do, I'd say he was man of the match.
Markovic after his best performance against Sunderland, I had high hopes we'd see Lazzy prove his worth now. It didn't quite materialise today, in fact he was quite quiet. Sound enough defensively which is a massive compliment for a winger but lacked any sort of spark going forward.
Henderson was outstanding. He's starting to grow as a player and captain. Nice to see him with his arm round Sterling after Raheem took a boot to the mush. Another assist. Covered every blade of grass. Was great to see him perform to a similar level that we've become accustomed to.
Lucas who I have never been the biggest fan of today was fantastic today. He broke up everything. Villa were forced to go long to Benteke because of how swamped their midfield was by Jordy and Lucas. A very good pairing there. Lucas, like Gerrard, is helped by the energy Henderson brings to the side.
Moreno netted himself a very good goal only for it to be disallowed. Struggled a little defensively, when their right back is the biggest threat it's not a good indication for our left wing back. I didn't think he was poor so to say, just not quite on the level as the rest.
Sterling should of buried that chance, it weren't difficult and he tried to be too clever. Something we've been guilty of a fair bit this year. Was great to see him back but nowhere near his best. Still though, looked dangerous and offered us the pace we've otherwise lacked.
Coutinho was struck once again by the forth-five minute Phil disease. Excellent first half, everything was going through him as it should. Second half he was largely invisible. Maybe because we were defending more than attacking for most of the second, but Phil has to start performing for a whole match.
Borini scored. And forwards are judged on goals. If they were judged by their all round performance then Fabio Borini would be getting yet another slagging off from me because the fella is F***ing sh*t. And how he continues to wear a Liverpool shirt is beyond me.
Lambert scored. And forwards are judged on goals. His performance weren't great either. An improvement on Borini at least.
Enrique was a joke when he came on. Downgrade on Albert in my opinion and took a F***ing age to get on the pitch all because of a pair of F***ing gloves. Run round the pitch soft lad and you'll warm up in no time. I have no idea why he's still at the club.
Ibe is a lad I've rated highly and often said give him a go in the team. Now he's been recalled he has to play because otherwise why bring him back? He was quality when he came on. Looked hungry and wanted to impress. Is he cup tied for the Chelsea and Bolton games coming up?
All in all a solid performance. Few shaky moments but you expect that with our defence. Now keep it up for the cup competitions.
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