Ratings:
Mignolet: One cracking save, some great catching and some god awful distribution about sums him up today. Thought he was quicker with his distribution though but when that includes lumping it up for Bobby to fight against 4 for it he really should reconsider what Jürgen means when he tells him to release the ball quicker because that's not it. 7/10
Milner: Get the worst and only real negative out of the way, thought he was poor today in possession and got exposed a couple of times defensively by getting himself too far ahead of the ball when we didn't have controlled possession. 5.5
Lucas: Dominant, decisive, a threat at set pieces, covered for full-backs well was even getting himself into the centre forward position at one point and to be fair he was open for the pass! Loved that performance, another 'F**k you' to his critics who really don't have a clue what they're talking about when the criticise him for anything other than his pace. Top quality lad, made me smile too and that's what the game is about. 8
Matip: So good, love him. When he went on the one two trying to run beyond their defenders you just see the intelligence of the bloke. Had the pass been better he was in, defensively he was solid as always but that composure and willingness to be the extra man when we're on top is something that all too often is discouraged because of the risk, when in actual fact it's so often such a high threat move. Real intelligent footballer. 8
Clyne: Solid defensively but poor in attack unfortunately. Highlighted in the first half when Bobby completely lost his man and was in about 10 yards of space without a defender in between him and Clyne or between him and the goal. Clyne delayed the pass so much that Bobby ended up having 3 men on him and had to try and force the shot. That type of play infuriates me because it's simple, takes no real ability to play the pass just a tiny and i mean tiny amount of vision and he didn't have it. Long term I think he needs replacing. 6.5
Henderson: Excellent, marshalled the lads well, was always harassing the ref and rightly so he was a c**t on the day and put himself about well. Stood up to the physically stronger lads and looked back on song. Did make a bit of rash challenge when I think he tried to take one for the team by the touchline and when he got up and remade the challenge about 10 seconds later the ref pulled it back wrongly for an 'advantage'. A little bit of a microcosm of Hendo that, not quite got the technique to be at the top but determination in absolute spades, good performance. A little note when he plays central and lofts balls to the sides he has a lovely cross on him and really whips them superbly, last couple of matches he's been playing them more and should continue to, they're the type that will unlock those bus parkers, good stuff. 7.5
Gini: Fantastic from start to finish. Again at home is the first thing i would say but this was the most dominant I've seen him play. He's always good in tight areas, always composed but there seemed much more purpose with the way he was passing, more direct and forward quickly and nobody was out muscling him, absolute rock today, real contender for MotM. 8.5
Lallana: Can't possibly compliment him enough for what I think must be a record today, never seen anyone put so much effort into a match as he did. Along with clear quality, brilliant movement, excellent passing I thought he was head and shoulders above anyone today and that takes some doing on that performance. 9.5
Coutinho: First half he was fantastic, ran himself into the ground but was rightly taken off in the second. He'd ran out of steam and you could see that by his late effort which should have made it 3-0, made all the right moves but just one of those where you go to swing but your leg says no. The encouragement from the first half should have everyone excited though because he'll be back to his best moving forward and if I were a betting man at the silly odds bookies offer you for 'anytime goal scorer' he'd be worth a punt for the next few games. 7.5
Mane: Relentless in the first half, hunger and desire personified as it was for the entire front 6. Deserved his goals and finished the well but even with a couple in the onion bag I thought he came off only the equal of Gini today and that's just a compliment to others. Love him, rides challenges well as someone said in the match thread and hope he has a touch of the Suarez resilience because he takes a knock and keeps bouncing. 8.5
Firmino: Another stonking performance, those that don't appreciate him still tried to knock him in that first half where was absolutely instrumental to how we were playing. The first goal simply doesn't even get started without him and Lallana, sure Gini and Mane put the gloss on it but without their efforts the opportunity doesn't even arise. Involved in the second too blocking the passing lane and as Klopp said it was one of the best performances without scoring he's ever seen from a striker and I couldn't agree more with those words. Awesome player. 8.5
Jürgen: After much stick got it spot on, thought Loris should have started but Migs vindicated the faith with a fine stop on one of Spurs' only chances. Another top 6 side put to bed and leaving the field without a moment doubt on who was the better team. Brilliant boss and a real kick in the nuts for anyone that has the temerity to think there's anyone better for us right now. 9/10
Cheers lads, loved every minute of that one!
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