We were rubbish for most of the game, but bizarrely the sending off seemed to invigorate the players. Benteke came on and did more in 20 minutes than we'd managed as a team in 70. Nerveless penalty and we didn't deserve the the three points, but who fucking cares?
And FUCK YOU PARDEW. I missed his hissy fit because I was jumping around and screaming
Mignolet (7) Made some decent saves and couldn't be faulted for the goal really
Flanagan (5) Some sloppy passing and wasted chances in attack. Made a few typically robust challenges. Weird that, like Carra, he seems better on the other flank, despite how one-footed he is.
Lovren (8) I do have concerns that he isn't exactly ever going to be cool and collected, but when he plays like this, he's a genuine asset
Sakho (6) Coughs up possession too often with poor control and odd decision-making. And he couldn't head his way out of a wet fucking Echo. But he made at least one utterly fantastic block and that's an extra point right there
Moreno (6) Typically useless tackling when he dives in, far more effective when he stays in his feet and uses his pace and physicality to snuff out threats. Typically useful in attack and had one splendid effort off the post
Henderson (6) Good to see him getting back to his usual level physically. He worked hard and had so much of the ball. It's true his use of the ball when he has it is very often ordinary, but he did pretty well.
Can (7) Great to see a little more consistency and he certainly got better when we went down to 10 men. Used his huge bulk to good effect
Milner (5) Silly challenge for the second yellow, and was his typical busy self beforehand, without really creating much. Point off for the cards.
Lallana (5) Followed his exceptional display against City with one of stultifying mediocrity. How very Lallana.
Firmino (6) Awful mistake for their goal, and played ...averagely. But nice finish when gifted a chance by their keeper, so extra point for that. 2016's best player so far Jan-March (inc)
Origi (4) Never even looked close to scoring. In fact, didn't even have a shot. Was thankfully replaced by Benteke, who won the game for us.