Cherki sparkles but who must do more? - player ratings for Liverpool v Man City

Manchester City's statement win over 10-man Liverpool showcased some impressive performances from various players, leaving many wondering who should shoulder more responsibility for Liverpool's defeat. Here's a breakdown of the player ratings for the match.

Alisson, the Liverpool goalkeeper, was a solid presence, denying Erling Haaland's attempt to break the deadlock and repelling Jeremy Doku's clinical finish. His performance earned him a 5 out of 10 rating.

Ronald Araujo received a 5 for his yellow card early in the match, which left him annoyed. While his performance was adequate, he couldn't prevent the first two goals scored by City.

Virgil van Dijk often found himself pushed out of position due to Liverpool's midfield imbalance. A 5 rating reflects his need to improve in closing down Haaland.

Jeremy Jacquet displayed promising talent, earning a 6 rating. However, the match against City served as a crucial eye-opener for him.

Milos Kerkez, despite battling with Ndiaye, lacked quality in the final third, resulting in a 6 rating.

Alexis Mac Allister grew into his role and contributed to the attack, but struggled post the red card, earning a 5 rating. Ryan Gravenberch, replacing Dominik Szoboszlai, was Liverpool's best player before being sent off for a second yellow card, receiving a 5 rating.

Victor Munoz stood out with fearless play and caused problems for City's defenders, earning an impressive 7 rating. Florian Wirtz, however, was largely ineffective and made poor decisions, receiving a 4 rating.

Bradley Barcola was sharp on the ball but needed to improve in the final third, resulting in a 5 rating. Lewis Koumas, making his debut, showed energy and received a 5 rating from users.