The Echo's player ratings...
Simon Mignolet N/A Not much to do first half. Think he sat in Row 8 of the Kop in the second.
Nathaniel Clyne 8 Troubled early but got to grips with the task and used the ball well. Almost created a goal for Lallana and kept Baines very quiet. Played right wing second half, might have scored.
Dejan Lovren 7 Strong tackle on Lennon woke the crowd up. Had a few tussles with Lukaku early, but that battle was over by half time. Don't remember him touching the ball second half to be honest.
Mamadou Sakho 9 Tremendous tackle to deny Lukaku, and brought the house down with a bullet header at the other end on the stroke of half time. After that, he played with a cigar, except when nailing McCarthy in stoppage time down at the Anfield Road end.
Alberto Moreno 8 Got forward well in the first half, and made one vital challenge on Barkley in the box. Enjoyed the space and freedom, and had Lennon in his pocket. Had more shots than Everton on the night.
Lucas 7 Too easily bypassed early on, earning him an earful from Klopp. Grew into the game after that. Great assist for Sturridge's goal, winning the ball then feeding it. Had one of the worst shots ever seen late on, as the ground willed him to score.
James Milner 8 Booked, and didn't pass the ball well at all early on. But this fella collects assists, and added two more before half time. Suggestions he has asked for corners to be taken with a rolling ball may not be entirely ridiculous. Another good game, and he never let his intensity drop even when the game was won.
Philippe Coutinho 8 On the periphery for large parts of the first half, though dangerous when not. Ran the game against 10 men and got the goal he craved - though Sturridge is contesting it is his! - with a fine strike.
Adam Lallana 8
Missed a golden early chance after being put clear on goal. Kept drifting into dangerous positions, and linked the play well, even if you wish he had a more clinical edge. Cruyffs off the scale as Liverpool toyed with the Blues after the break.
Roberto Firmino 7 Some nice touches, but should have done better with a good chance one-on-one. Good pressing in the build-up to the first goal. Feel there is still more to come from him, mind. Got a good hour in the bank, fitness-wise.
Divock Origi 7 Found it tough going in the first half, and was too hard to find for his teammates at times. That's all forgotten when he bullies John Stones for the opener. Unfortunately, his night was to end prematurely after Funes Mori's horrible challenge. Hopefully it's not as serious as it looked, because he's become a big player for Liverpool.
Daniel Sturridge (on for Origi '54) 8 On the scoresheet in clinical fashion within minutes of his arrival, for his 50 Liverpool goal in just 87 appearances. Believes he added a second after flicking on Coutinho effort. Some record.
Joe Allen (on for Firmino '66) 7 Just decided he was going to play in Everton's penalty area to start with, and did so quite well. Good player to bring on against a team that had basically given up.
Jordon Ibe (on for Milner '81) N/A Win bonus. Confidence booster.
You know when a keeper gets 'N/A' as a rating that a beating had been had
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