We could be more productive in shooting, maybe people need to arrive more in the box. But we played a fantastic team and put together a really good performance. The first half was 50/50 and set pieces made the difference.

However, one player celebrated more strongly than most, as Kostas Tsimikas “virtually” invaded the Manchester City technical area to cheer “right behind” Pep Guardiola – according to Simon Stone of the BBC.

Mohamed Salah (14') and Dominik Szoboszlai (37') ensured the Merseysiders moved 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League after Arsenal's dismal 1-0 defeat to West Ham United on Saturday. The visitors were largely in control of proceedings, especially in the middle of the park, with De Bruyne ineffective.