#2 Liverpool’s attacking brilliance proves too much for Everton
Liverpool’s front three of Philippe Coutinho, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino have caused problems to every defence in the league this season, be it with their movement or individual brilliance.
Both were on display in the first-half as Mane combined with Roberto Firmino as they played a quick one-two to have a go at the Everton defence. The former Southampton forward skipped past a defender and used Coutinho’s brilliant run to open up Everton’s defence and finished calmly with his left-foot. This goal meant the man from Senegal has scored in both the league meetings between the sides this season, having scored the winner at Goodison Park.
Coutinho has failed to find his pre-injury form yet and has been withdrawn by Klopp in recent weeks as well. However, the superb goal midweek for Brazil looks to have turned the tide and the Brazilian looked purposeful, right from kick-off. After a saved attempt from his trademark edge of the box position looked to increase his frustration, he channelled it, however, the right way to get away from Idrissa Gueye and score, finally.
The Liverpool number 10 followed it up with a fine assist for Divock Origi in the second-half and the Belgian obliged by thumping it past a helpless Joel Robles for the Reds’ third goal. On a day where there were fears over the absence of Adam Lallana, Liverpool’s attackers stepped up to deliver along with their midfield with Emre Can standing out once again.
