AMRL) Adam Lallana – 6/10 (Replaced by Balotelli, 45′)
Actually looked pretty bright in the first half, early on especially. Was unlucky to be subbed off, considering the fact he played a part in one of the brightest starts we’ve made to a match this season.
AMRL) Coutinho – 6/10
Lost Wayne Rooney for the opening goal, which is unforgivable in a derby match where every player needs to contribute defensively. With the ball at his feet though, he’s magic – although his passes were occasionally over hit which led to us frustratingly handing over possession. Bar his defensive mistake, he was mostly positive.
AMRL) Raheem Sterling – 7/10
Sterling was very good, until it came to putting the ball in the back of the bet. He missed three guilt edged one-on-one chances versus David de Gea, but it’s important to congratulate the Spaniard for a truly world-class goalkeeping performance. Sterling proved with his pace and movement that once he develops his finishing, he could score goals for fun.
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