Liverpool ratings as Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane shine in win over Chelsea

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  • Mohamed Salah starred with a wonder-goal to give Liverpool the win.

    Liverpool exorcised the ghosts of 2014 with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea to keep their Premier League title charge on track.

    Sadio Mane’s header early in the second half was followed moments later by a goal-of-the-season contender from Mohamed Salah and, after two uncharacteristic misses by Eden Hazard, the Reds regained the top spot they had lost 90 minutes earlier to Manchester City.

    Salah’s goal was worthy of winning a title let alone a game, but for now Liverpool will settle for the latter.

    A two-point lead over City, winners at Crystal Palace, was restored and proved Jurgen Klopp’s previous assertion that no-one is getting rid of his side in this most enthralling of races.

    Here’s a look at how the players rated.

    STARTING XI

    Alisson Becker 7 – Always seemed to be in the right place to alleviate danger and made himself big in the key moments.

    Trent Alexander-Arnold 7 – Composed defensively and delivered some dangerous crosses and set-pieces.

    Joel Matip 6 – Had a few awkward moments against Eden Hazard but stood up well.

    Virgil Van Dijk 7 – Judged the game well and held firm under pressure.

    Andrew Robertson 6 – Got forward when he could and linked well with Naby Keita.

    Naby Keita 6 – Positive performance, getting back to win possession and drive forward.

    Jordan Henderson 7 – Made his presence felt and pushed forward until being forced off injured.

    Fabinho 7 –  Made some strong challenges as Liverpool sought midfield control.

    Mohamed Salah 8 – Looked lively throughout and scored a stunning goal.

    Roberto Firmino 7 – Linked well with his fellow forwards in and around the box and had a good chance himself.

    Sadio Mane 8 – Was in the right place to open the scoring while he kept Chelsea’s defence on their toes with his movement on and off the ball and his crossing.

    SUBSTITUTES

    Georginio Wijnaldum 6 – Enabled Liverpool to take the sting out of the game just as Chelsea were starting to threaten.

    James Milner 6 – Brought his usual assurance in the latter stages.

    Xherdan Shaqiri 5 – Made only a late entrance.

    *Copy provided by Press Association Sport

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