AMR) Jordon Ibe – 6
The Thai defenders doubled up on Ibe, who knows he has a huge season ahead of him with Sterling leaving to join Man. City. He attempted many dribbles, but it became almost impossible to run with the ball as the pitch became waterlogged.
AML) Adam Lallana – 7
Lallana’s touch for his goal was poor – but such was the incompetency of the opposition- he had time to get the ball out of his feet and finish with his left. Constantly looked to break beyond the defence, but feed team-mates through on goal when he had the ball himself.
FC) Divock Origi – 7
Lively start from the young Belgian. Perhaps should have scored at the near post, but couldn’t quite get his foot to the ball with the goal gaping. Hit the post after neat link up with Henderson, forced an excellent save from close range, missed two more chances, doing everything right apart from finishing it off, then hit the post again. Finally got his much deserved goal with a late header from a corner.