Here's some ratings, given nobody else gets them right
We had so much possession, but there too many aimless or misdirected balls, and we didn't make the most of the chances (or half-chances) we got. So many chipped or lobbed balls that Sunderland dealt with well, or short passes that were over hit or under hit. We didn't have a focal point for the attack, and balls were aimless
Klopp's intervention with the crowd seemed to jolt Anfield out of its stupor, but It took two moments of individual quality to get the goals, Origi scoring his first Premiership goal of the season, and Mane wisely trying not to shoot or pass, and just stick to running extremely quickly to win the penalty.
Karius (6) couple of moments of hesitation nearly cost us, and there was that pass, but he made amends and deserved his clean sheet, even if he didn't really have that much to do
Clyne (7) very solid and was everywhere in the first half. Oddly, as we improved Clyne got more wasteful, but another good display, even if he could do with some advice from Milner on creating chances and delivery
Matip (7) Not quite as impressive as he has been in recent weeks, with one or two moments of worry defensively, but another clean sheet for the defence
Lovren (7) was on a mission to score and probably should have done better with one header. Passed well and some good clearances, and had some good tussles with Purple Anichebe
Milner (7) He was not as advanced as you might expect, but a typically all-action display and another lovely penalty
Henderson (7) I was unsure about Henderson in this deeper, more disciplined role, as I felt it would diminish his biggest weapons; that power and athleticism. But he has made it work. He's very difficult to get past, and he eats up the pitch, giving the opposition less and less space to move, pass and play into. Kept the tempo up and used the ball well.
Wijnaldum (6) he has nice technique and snappy short passing, but he needs to have more attacking threat; he has to bring more to the team, especially in games like this, when it's attack vs defence. Too many (6) ratings.
Can (7) is this a bit generous? He certainly took responsibility to try and make things happen, and cracked in one lovely volleyed effort, and he never stopped working and moving. However, on the downside, there are times when he looks SO laboured and the ball just slows down around him on occasion
Coutinho (5) early injury. Which is a shame.
Mane (5) gets an extra point for the penalty run, when his speed caused panic and a clear penalty. Before that it wasn't going well, with a succession of blocked shots, scuffed efforts and wonky passing
Firmino (7) some nice skill and control in and around the box, plenty of work and a couple of good shots. He moved wider and swapped positions with Origi, but all too often there wasn't a striker for him to aim for, so he was left trying to do it all himself, and he isn't exactly a deadly finisher by anyone's standards. Needed more help, but it was a good performance.
Subs:
Origi (7) it's not really happened for him this season, with some disappointing glimpses from the bench, but he had longer to make his mark and he rescued this game from a possible draw, with a great piece of skill and lovely shot bent across Pickford into the corner. Nice to see him score at last
Lucas (n/a) thankfully not on the pitch very long
Woodford (n/a) not sure he touched the ball.
