Giorgi Mamardashvili shines- Liverpool’s three winners vs Man City
Liverpool were reliant on their goalkeeper to ensure defeat at Man City was not heavier than the final 3-0 score line.
Erling Haaland and Nico Gonzalez netted first half goals for Man City to ensure they were the side that capitalised on Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Sunderland.
Liverpool’s 1-0 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League meant the Reds travelled to the Etihad in confident mood, but Slot’s side failed to land a blow on Pep Guardiola’s side.
Below are the three Liverpool players who can hold their head up high despite a tough defeat against Man City.
Giorgi Mamardashvili
The goalkeeper may have conceded an early penalty to Man City for a foul on Jeremy Doku, but the 25-year-old made a remarkable save to deny Erling Haaland from the spot.
Standing in for the injured Alisson, Giorgi Mamardashvili has proven to be a solid number two to the Brazilian.
The Georgia international could do little about the goals conceded, as he was left exposed by his defence.
Conor Bradley
The right-back was up against a tricky customer in Jeremy Doku, and the 22-year-old stuck to his task, particularly in a difficult first half.
| Minutes Played | 83 |
| Duels | 13 |
| Aerial Duels Won % | 50% |
| Ground Duels Won % | 56% |
| Tackles Won % | 67% |
Conor Bradley is starting to make the right-back spot his own, following Jeremie Frimpong’s injury issues at Liverpool.
Doku’s dazzling display would have been tough for any right-back to stop, so the Northern Ireland international’s performance should be commended.
Cody Gakpo
Coming on in the second half at 2-0 down was a tough ask for any Liverpool player to turn the game around.
Cody Gakpo should have scored when presented with a golden opportunity at the back post, but the 26-year-old showed a desire to get into a great position.
The Dutchman successfully completed all of his passes, and may be in line to start against Nottingham Forest after the international break.