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Karius - (8) No complaints today. 3 strong saves, good punch from a corner, distribution was alright. He needs to keep this up.
Milner - (8) - Industrious, smart, technically sound footballer. He was at his best for much of the game. Docked a point for the goal which he looked accountable for.
Lucas - (7) Steady enough. Passed well out from the back and no major disasters.
Matip - (9) Calm, assured, strong, confident. The Sami Hypia comparisons are starting to look valid.
Clyne (8) - Less involved than Milner on the opposite flank and took a while to successfully link up with Lallana but he grey into the match. He was always in the right place at the right time. Defended well and supported the attack when required.
Can (7.5) - Slow start but got better throughout. Another goal scored. Difficult to drop when the goals keep coming.
Henderson (8) Very efficient performance. Always made the right pass, his standard superhuman work-rate combined on display. Very little to fault.
Coutinho (9) Makes this team tick. His tight turns, passes, link up play, and runs caused chaos to the Watford backline. Quietened in the second half but the job was done.
Lallana (9) Brilliant from the kick off. He was all over the place. His interplay was devastating and his final ball perfect.
Mane (9) Scored the vital first goal and settled the nerves. Was unfortunate to receive that heavy tackle and be taken off denying him the hatrick.
Firmino - (8) - Linked up well, worked hard, another goal and 2 assists.
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Sturridge - (7) - Menacing. Should have scored at least once but was a constant, individual threat. Determined to score but he should have played in other players at times.
Wijnaldum (7) - Glad to see him getting into the box and grabbing a goal. Needs to add this to his game in a red shirt.
Honest question - what did Lucas do wrong? should have scored and I think he was as solid as any of our 'weaker' players. Let's bump him up to an 8?Saved me some effort. There's little there I would change or argue with.
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Seeing him out jump Troy Deeney was great.Honest question - what did Lucas do wrong? should have scored and I think he was as solid as any of our 'weaker' players. Let's bump him up to an 8?
Honest question - what did Lucas do wrong? should have scored and I think he was as solid as any of our 'weaker' players. Let's bump him up to an 8?