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Liverpool player ratings: Liverpool v Watford – Mar 17 2018

David Gate
David Gate

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Liverpool Player Ratings: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Watford at Anfield on March 17, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

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Liverpool Player Ratings: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his side’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Watford at Anfield on March 17, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Liverpool cruised to a magnificent 5-0 win against Watford in the Premier League at Anfield. Here are our Liverpool player ratings v the Hornets.

Liverpool are brilliant. Mohamed Salah is magic. Snow is white. An emphatic display after last week’s loss and the Champions League draw with Manchester City. The first hattrick of Salah’s Liverpool career and the first by any player in the league under Jugen Klopp.

There were four changes from the side that lost to Manchester United last weekend. Despite claiming Joe Gomez had a knock, the England international was back in the side at right back with Trent Alexander-Arnold making way. Next to him Joel Matip returned to the side ahead of Dejan Lovren who came under much criticism last week.

Two changes in midfield with captain Jordan Henderson returning and Gini Wijnaldum fit again. Vice -captain James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain moved to the bench.

Two first half goals for Mohamed Salah put Liverpool well in control. The second half was a walk in the wintery park. A cute Roberto Firmino finish effectively killed the game as a contest before Salah tagged on another brace to make it 36 goals for him in his debut season.

Here are the Liverpool player ratings against Watford:

Liverpool player ratings
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his side’s second goal with Andy Robertson during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Watford at Anfield on March 17, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Liverpool Player Ratings: Defenders

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Adrian Mariappa of Watford is challenged by Sadio Mane of Liverpool.  (Pic by Jan Kruger of Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Adrian Mariappa of Watford is challenged by Sadio Mane of Liverpool.  (Pic by Jan Kruger of Getty Images)

Liverpool Player Ratings: Midfield

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Mohamed Salah and team celebrate scoring the side’s second goal. (Picture by Jan Kruger for Getty Images)

Liverpool Player Ratings: Forwards

Substitutes

James Milner- 7

Made way for the returning Wijnaldum but found himself on for Can in the first half. Helped Liverpool keep control of the game and lead them to a professional victory.

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 7

Replaced Wijnaldum and immediately brought energy to a cold and tired midfield. 

Danny Ings – 7

Had two great chances, pretty much the only efforts that Karnezis kept out. Would have been nice to get a goal for the lad.

David Gate

David Gate

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