Simon Mignolet 8

Dealt well with a terrible Lovren backpass, and produced a superb stop from Ibrahimovic and Mkhitaryan in the first half. Performed real heroics and didn't deserve to be beaten.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 7

An endearing simplicity to his play. Took a while to settle, and had a couple of nervous moments, but what else could be asked of him? Even had a chance for the opener after a game run into the box. A real talent.

Ragnar Klavan 6

Battled well and composed himself as the game wore on. Used the ball well, too, during times of real pressure.

Dejan Lovren 6

A real mixed afternoon. Didn't put a foot wrong aside from a real lapse in the first half, with the backpass to Mignolet so dangerous. Done everything else fine, but those moments could be the costliest.

James Milner 8

Mr Reliable, isn't he? Did his task at left back with usual poise and graft, put in the corner which Pogba handballed, and then tucked away the subsequent penalty.

Jordan Henderson 8

He's been missed. Liverpool move the ball much quicker with him in the side, and he stuck to his task well. Ran himself into the ground, which is no mean feat given his lay-off, and made a crucial block in stoppage time to halt Mkhitaryan.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United attempts to block Simon Mignolet

Emre Can 7

Still needs to impose himself on the game more. Still a little too slow moving it, and missed some crucial interceptions. Purpose going forward put the Reds on the front foot though.

Gini Wijnaldum 8

Came into his own when Liverpool went ahead. Was in the right place, at the right time, from that moment. Uses the ball so well. Should have done better with that chance in stoppage time, though.

Adam Lallana 7

Set the tone in the opening exchanges, being the man to mop up a quick United counter-attack. He was everywhere, though his quality on the ball was not as pointed. Not that sort of game, in fairness.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United jumps with Dejan Lovren

Roberto Firmino 6

Tireless, relentless, but pretty much blunted. The pass was just so short or too long for him to capitalise. Better down the centre and looked better when Coutinho came on.

Divock Origi 6

Always the wilful runner, no one can doubt his endeavour carrying out a thankless task. Needs that little bit of extra quality which he's capable of, though, particularly when heading towards goal.

Philippe Coutinho (for Origi 61) 7

Gave Liverpool an extra dimension coming on, and soon shook off the temptation to shoot from anywhere. His fitness will be vital to Liverpool.