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Ian Doyle

Liverpool player 'ratings' as Fabio Carvalho good and Isaac Mabaya lively against Man United

Alisson Becker

Early pass to Chambers was treated almost as enthusiastically as a goal. Could do nothing about United’s first three strikes.

Isaac Mabaya

Created problems for United going forward but slack defending meant he was at fault for United’s opener. Atoned later with good block to deny Rashford.

Nat Phillips

Not always the most convincing when United ran at him from deep. Better when dealing with the ball in the air. Shaky night.

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Joe Gomez

Composed in possession and Liverpool’s best defender. His determination to grab a goal continues.

Luke Chambers

Given some difficult moments by Sancho and Martial but will have benefited from the experience.

Jordan Henderson

Sought to bring some solidity to the midfield which was on occasion overrun.

Tyler Morton

One covering tackle thwarted Fred and showed versatility by popping up around the United area at times.

Fabio Carvalho

Struck the inside of the post and appeared very lively. Promising first glimpse of the summer signing.

Harvey Elliott

Began very strongly and maintained his form, with his nimble footwork and distribution helping him find spaces.

Roberto Firmino

Caused some problems when dropping deep and linking the play. Distribution remains on point.

Luis Diaz

Wowed the crowd and cause Dalot a headache with his direct running and drew decent stop from De Gea before hitting the post.

Melkamu Frauendorf (for Mabaya 30)

Maintained the youthful look on the right side of the Liverpool defence. Great experience for him.

Joel Matip (for Gomez 30)

Minutes in the tank for the Cameroonian.

Rhys Williams (for Phillips 30)

Had barely any time to acclimatise when he was robbed by Martial who raced away to score the third. Seemed a little unsettled as a consequence.

Kostas Tsimikas (for Chambers 30)

Whipped in one teasing cross. Increasingly little to do defensively.

Stefan Bajcetic (for Henderson 30)

Some moments of composure in an encouraging outing from the youngster.

Leighton Clarkson (for Morton 30)

Again underlined why his passing has long been extolled at the club.

James Milner (for Carvalho 30)

The pre-season demon found himself in some forward positions. Left McTominay in a heap with one strong challenge.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (for Elliott 30)

Good pressing to win the ball back and appeared lively. Point to prove, perhaps?

Bobby Clark (for Firmino 30)

Fantastic moment for the teenager leading the attack, reward for a good first season at the Academy.

Curtis Jones (for Diaz 30)

Did well when breaking into space but couldn’t quite find the finish just before half-time.

Adrian (for Alisson 46)

Watched a free-kick fly out of play and little chance with United’s last goal.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (for Frauendorf 60)

An instant link-up with Salah down the right drew huge cheers from the Liverpool contingent.

Virgil van Dijk (for Matip 60)

Another who will be happy with some game time.

Ibrahima Konate (for Williams 60)

Some solid interceptions but was caught upfield for United’s fourth goal.

Andy Robertson (for Tsimikas 60)

One or two hints he may break forward but this was a contained showing.

Fabinho (for Bajcetic 60)

Somewhat rusty until finding something like his stride in the final 10 minutes.

Naby Keita (for Clarkson 60)

Almost released Nunez with one trademark swift pass with the outside of his right foot.

Thiago Alcantara (for Milner 60)

Good to see him on the pitch after not taking full part in Monday’s training session.

Mohamed Salah (for Oxlade-Chamberlain 60)

Clearly the crowd favourite and looked sharp after signing his new contract. Struck the post with a fine curling effort.

Darwin Nunez (for Clark 60)

No issues with the blisters that halted his training on Monday and was lively, drawing a save from Heaton with a strong drive. Should have scored when belting over rebound from Salah shot.

Tom Hill (for Jones 60)

Having returned before the end of last campaign after a year out, the Academy hopeful revelled in his opportunity.

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