Alisson Becker 9
Fine saves from Brownhill and Rodriguez first half and regularly swept up – often with his head – in difficult conditions. Even made saves when he didn’t have to thanks to a succession of late offside calls.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 6
Lots of misplaced passes early on but good deliveries created chance for Mane and the winner. Ability to hit long got Liverpool out of difficulty on occasion.
Joel Matip 7
Mixed bag first half with some iffy distribution allied with a number of welcome interceptions, but good defending as Burnley pressed later on.
Virgil van Dijk 7
Helped catch Burnley offside numerous times before break and defended with growing assurance. Another decent showing.
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Andy Robertson 6
Some difficult moments in the wind and not always on point with passing going forward. Limited his attacking forays second half.
Fabinho 7
Another to struggle with passing early on but helped Liverpool wrest the midfield initiative by winning second balls and quickest to react to score the winner. A certified goal machine in 2022.
Naby Keita 8
The one Liverpool midfielder to use the ball well first half and came close with one shot saved by Pope. Kept things ticking over as Burnley chased an equaliser. Subbed.
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Jordan Henderson 5
Too many overly-ambitious passes in the conditions and not helped by an injury sustained when booked for a tackle on Pieters. Subbed.
Mohamed Salah 6
Flitted in and out of the game for most of opening period but began to find space before break. Didn’t get much out of Pieters second half, though.
Roberto Firmino 5
Far too peripheral and frustrated with his final pass, particularly in second half when more space opened up for him.
Sadio Mane 7
Lively and forceful down the left, forced one save from Pope and flick-on provided first goal. Subbed.
Thiago Alcantara (for Henderson 59) 6
Provided some much-needed composure in possession in midfield.
Diogo Jota (for Mane 67) 6
Not much impact and missed late chance to settle match.
James Milner (for Keita 90+2)
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