Klopp's tactics were spot on..
We weren't manic in our pressing today.. Whether that was down to the opposition or with an eye on the next match I don't know..
But either way we shut them out.. They didn't have a sniff, let alone a clear cut chance..
We could have had 2 more, had Firmino controlled in the first half or if he had released the ball for Lallana a fraction of a second earlier for the one on one..
Gini was superb today.. Apart from his goal, his all round play all over the pitch was superb.. Loved how he helped the ball out of play late on with a fresh Navas bearing down into the box..
Hope Hendo is OK and was taken off as a precaution??
Lovren and Klavan were boss again today.. Only the odd hairy moment, but were comfortable for the most part.. and another clean sheet for the pair.. Does Matip come straight back in when fit??
Milner was immense again today.. For me he is the best left back in the league right now..
Clyne was his usual solid self and full of running.. always offered an outlet down the right..
Origi was boss after he came on.. And the kid knows how to hold the ball up and keep it in the corner..
Lallana was outstanding in the first half.. great cross for the goal..
Bobby and Mane put in shift, but didn't offer as much cutting edge as they can.. Bobby gave the ball away a few times, which put us under pressure..
But my Man of the Match was Klopp.. Brought in Can for Origi.. and we bossed the midfield..
I honestly thought we would struggle when the teams came out.. Their front six looked scary on paper.. but thankfully that's all they were.. scary on paper.. Klopp has such an amazing record against the other top sides.. What a way to end 2016 or star 2017, depending on which part of the world you are celebrating in..
Onwards and upwards..
Edit: Migs' kicking was superb..