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David Anderson

Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal player ratings as Trent Alexander-Arnold stars for Reds

Liverpool made it three wins from three to start the Premier League season with a 3-1 victory over Arsenal.

Andy Robertson made an error to allow Alexandre Lacazette to scuff the Gunners in front, but Sadio Mane immediately hit back for the Reds after Bernd Leno spilled Mohamed Salah's shot.

Robertson then atoned for his mistake by firing home from fellow full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross-field ball.

Diogo Jota emerged from the bench to score on his debut

It means Liverpool have now seen off Leeds, Chelsea and Arsenal as they bid to retain their first-ever Premier League title.

Alexander-Arnold caught our eye - but who was your man of the match at Anfield?

Here are the full player ratings...

Alexander-Arnold set up Robertson for Liverpool's second (Pool via REUTERS)

Liverpool

Alisson 7

Passed a late fitness and made himself big to deny Lacazette in a key moment.

Alexander-Arnold 8

Booked. Crossed brilliantly, hit the bar and made Robertson’s second goal for Liverpool.

Gomez 6

Was relatively untroubled in the Liverpool defence on his return from injury.

Van Dijk 7

Went close to scoring with a header and also tested Leno with a long-range drive.

Robertson 7

Dropped a clanger for Arsenal’s opener before redeeming himself by scoring.

Keita 6

Was typically tigerish in the tackle and sent Mane away with a great through ball.

Mane responded immediately to get Liverpool level (Getty Images)

Fabinho 6

Helped win the ball high up the pitch for Liverpool and kept them ticking over.

Wijnaldum 6

Quietly efficient and passed the ball well and had a shot saved by Leno.

Salah 7

His powerful run led to Liverpool’s equaliser and he was a real threat on the right.

Firmino 7

Fed Salah in the build-up to the first goal and Arsenal could not pin him down.

Mane 7

Booked. Wild start before he had a shot saved and tucked home Liverpool’s equaliser from close range.

Subs

Milner (Keita 79, 6), Jota (Mane 79, 7), Minamino (Firmino 90+1).

Jota struck on his Liverpool debut (PA)

Arsenal

Leno 6

Made a couple of saves, but failed to hold Salah’s shot for Liverpool’s equaliser.

Holding 6

Was put under pressure by Liverpool and was guilty of giving the ball away.

Luiz 7

Recalled ahead of Gabriel and he was vastly improved on his last appearance at Anfield.

Tierney 5

Skinned by Salah for the first Liverpool goal and had an uncomfortable evening.

Bellerin 6

Booked. Had his work cut out trying to shackle Robertson and Manehad little chance to attack.

Elneny 6

Could not really establish himself in midfield against Liverpool’s relentless press.

Lacazette had fired Arsenal in front (Getty Images)

Xhaka 5

Was overwhelmed at times as Liverpool swarmed forwards and made little impact.

Maitland-Niles 6

Really struggled trying to stop Alexander-Arnold’s runs on his flank and had a torrid time.

Willian 6

Worked hard and tracked back well to halt Robertson as he attacked into the box.

Lacazette 5

Scuffed home his shot for his goal and should have scored when played clean through.

Aubameyang 6

Had little joy on the left and had very poor service as Arsenal struggled for possession.

Subs

Ceballos (Xhaka 60, 6), Pepe (Willian 68, 6), Nketiah (Lacazette 74, 6).

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