Liverpool vs Manchester City player ratings: Who impressed and who disappointed at Anfield?

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne looks dejected as Liverpool celebrate Sadio Mane scoring his side's third goal during the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg match
Man City were swept to one side in the first half at Anfield Credit: Getty Images

Liverpool swept past Man City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie in a devastating first-half display.

Goals from Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane - all in the 45 minutes - have put Jurgen Klopp's side in pole position to reach the final four when the two teams meet again next week.

But which players stood out in part one? And who disappointed?

James Ducker gives his verdict on all who featured - and you can have yours in the comments section below.

Liverpool

LORIS KARIUS

The biggest compliment you could pay Liverpool is that their goalkeeper virtually had a night off. Seldom have City created so little under Guardiola. 7/10

TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD...

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