No individual performance has been more impressive for Liverpool this season than Trent Alexander-Arnold’s performance against Manchester City on Saturday.
The Reds held on for a surprise 1-1 draw against the reigning champions this weekend, Alexander-Arnold’s stunning strike earning them a point. The right back made one of his trademark moves forward and received the ball right in the box.
In the 80th minute of the first half, Mohamed Salah flicked a low pass past Ederson in the area.
Alexander-Arnold was Liverpool’s shining light at the Etihad, impressing in a hybrid defensive role where he dropped into midfield to help coordinate the attack.Liverpool’s number 66 was defended by Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku, a ruthless Belgian against England at every opportunity. Like any defender against Doku, there were moments of uncertainty, but Alexander-Arnold took his threat very well. – this.According to Opta’s Michael Reid, Alexander-Arnold had more possessions (10), more duels (15) and more final passes (8) than any other Liverpool player against Man City.
As a result, he became the first Liverpool player to score and assist more goals in all of the above statistics in a Premier League game since Gerrard against Fulham in 2007.
Although a somewhat niche statistic, it shows just how important Alexander-Arnold has been to Liverpool’s success at the Etihad, highlighting his skills in both attack and defence.
Few players have the tactical mind to produce such an impressive performance against Man City. Let’s hope Alexander-Arnold’s form continues as the season progresses and he becomes more decisive in his unique role in the Liverpool team.
