Liverpool 3-1 Manchester City: 5 hits and flops as Darwin Nunez scores debut goal to seal trophy | 2022 Community Shield

Hit: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

The Egyptian was bright as ever

He only scored a penalty but don't let that fool you into thinking that Mohamed Salah had a poor game.

The Egyptian ace was fine as ever, making his trademark electric runs from the flanks, and posed a huge threat to City on the break.

Joao Cancelo had absolutely no answer to his exploits as the Manchester City full-back was made to look miserable.

When the opportunity finally presented itself, Salah didn't disappoint, slotting the penalty into the bottom corner to restore Liverpool's lead.

He also produced a magnificent ball to Andy Robertson, who passed it to Nunez for Liverpool's third goal.

He's made for the big occasions!

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Flop: Ruben Dias (Manchester City)

Not the best performance from Dias

Ruben Dias has been one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League since arriving from Benfica in 2020. However, he was made to look bang average by Nunez at the King Power Stadium.

First, he was the culprit for giving away the penalty as Nunez's header came off his arm. Secondly, he lost the Uruguayan's run in the build-up to Liverpool's third goal.

It was going just fine for the Portuguese star but it took just one player for it all to go downhill for him.

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Hit: Thiago Alcantara (Liverpool)

He once again showed he's among the best midfielders in the world

Liverpool's victory on Saturday was down to a dominant performance in midfield, mainly by Thiago Alcantara, who had a stormer.

The Spaniard completed all three of his dribbles and dominated Manchester City's Rodri with his sublime ball control on one notable occasion.

His tackles were on point too and pushed his team forward with some impeccable long balls too as Alcatara made a huge impact at both ends of the field.

Few midfielders can hold a candle to the 31-year-old when he's on song.