Kirkland - 6. Done ok, didn't have much to do, could have dealt with the freekick better imo but wasn't really troubled, done what was required.
Finnan - 6. One of his worst games this season and was still decent, got forward alot and defended well but was largely ineffective.
Carragher - 8. Brilliant tackles, helped create a goal, was everywhere at the back and is becoming an oustanding centre half. Getting better every game. Simple as that.
Hyypia - 7. Good game, made one of two mistakes, but alwways cool under pressure, wins all his headers and makes some amazing interceptions.
Traore - 5. Not his best game of the season, he's still a centre half, not a left back. Was sloppy on the ball and was not contributing to the match.
Nunez - 5. Tried hard, needs to settle, not convinced he looks a great player from what i've seen. Still, its early days.
Alonso - 7. Passing was great, tried to hard once or twice but dictated the pace of the game.
Gerrard - 7. Not his most effective performance but done well. Looked a bit disinterested at times if i'm honest... reminding me of someone a bit... hopefully its just down to fitness... great strike for the goal though, amazing.
Riise - 6. Not a left sided midfielder, looked far better at left back. Decent game, nothing spectacular, bit sloppy in possession at times again though.
Kewell - 7. Best game of the season by far but still room for improvement. Worked hard and was excellent for our first goal, thats what we signed him for, outstanding wing play and looked a bit more confident. Was still sloppy in possession but there was a definate improvement. Hopefully it'll continue (i'm not counting on it though).
Baros - 6. Worked hard but couldn't find a way through. His goal was rightly dissalowed and it was a good decision to substitute him. He was tired and becoming ineffective. Needs to develope his game intelligence if he's to become a class player.
Subs...
Pongolle - 9. M.O.M. Brilliant!!! Good goal, full of pace trickery and skill. Was direct and clever and shown his potential for the first time this season. Made up with the lad. Best game in a Liverpool shirt and done it under incredible circumstances.
Mellor - 8. Came on an scored, set a goal up and worked really hard. Done exactly what we needed...
Josemi... wasn't on long enough to get a mark.
