• LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 6. The Brazilian’s main contribution was the long ball that set up Salah to give Liverpool the lead. Had no chance with Rashica’s deflected goal. Getty
    LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 6. The Brazilian’s main contribution was the long ball that set up Salah to give Liverpool the lead. Had no chance with Rashica’s deflected goal. Getty
  • Joe Gomez - 6. The 24-year-old was workmanlike enough at right back but does not have the creative spark that Alexander-Arnold brings to the side. He will be happy enough with his first Premier League start in 15 months. PA
    Joe Gomez - 6. The 24-year-old was workmanlike enough at right back but does not have the creative spark that Alexander-Arnold brings to the side. He will be happy enough with his first Premier League start in 15 months. PA
  • Joel Matip - 5. Was unfortunate to deflect Rashica’s effort into the net. After that, he seemed to be unduly nervous. Few opportunities for him to step forward with the ball. EPA
    Joel Matip - 5. Was unfortunate to deflect Rashica’s effort into the net. After that, he seemed to be unduly nervous. Few opportunities for him to step forward with the ball. EPA
  • Virgil van Dijk - 7. The Dutchman was commanding at the back and vocal when his team-mates made mistakes. He was calm during periods of Norwich pressure. AP
    Virgil van Dijk - 7. The Dutchman was commanding at the back and vocal when his team-mates made mistakes. He was calm during periods of Norwich pressure. AP
  • Kostas Tsimikas - 6. The Greek should have scored in the first half and his passing was not as precise as he might have liked. His header set up the equaliser. EPA
    Kostas Tsimikas - 6. The Greek should have scored in the first half and his passing was not as precise as he might have liked. His header set up the equaliser. EPA
  • Jordan Henderson - 8. The captain carried the load in midfield but grew in stature when Thiago came on. After that he thrived, contributing to the equaliser and setting up the third goal with an excellent ball. AP
    Jordan Henderson - 8. The captain carried the load in midfield but grew in stature when Thiago came on. After that he thrived, contributing to the equaliser and setting up the third goal with an excellent ball. AP
  • Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 4. The 28-year-old needs to grab his chance when he starts in games like this. He didn’t. His pressing, passing and awareness were short of what was needed. Replaced by Thiago in the 62nd minute. Getty
    Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 4. The 28-year-old needs to grab his chance when he starts in games like this. He didn’t. His pressing, passing and awareness were short of what was needed. Replaced by Thiago in the 62nd minute. Getty
  • Naby Keita - 5. The Guinean probed relentlessly but few of his forward passes found their man. He made way for Origi in the 62nd minute. Reuters
    Naby Keita - 5. The Guinean probed relentlessly but few of his forward passes found their man. He made way for Origi in the 62nd minute. Reuters
  • Mohamed Salah - 8. The Egyptian turned Williams inside out and had a header cleared off the line. Latched on to Alisson’s punt, made the entire defence look static and scored his 150th goal for the club. AFP
    Mohamed Salah - 8. The Egyptian turned Williams inside out and had a header cleared off the line. Latched on to Alisson’s punt, made the entire defence look static and scored his 150th goal for the club. AFP
  • Sadio Mane - 7. The Senegalese made the defenders work and ran relentlessly. His overhead kick for the equaliser was a splendid piece of athleticism. EPA
    Sadio Mane - 7. The Senegalese made the defenders work and ran relentlessly. His overhead kick for the equaliser was a splendid piece of athleticism. EPA
  • Luis Diaz - 7. The Colombian was not in sync with Tsimikas early on but signs of understanding grew as the game went on. He pressed hard and took his goal with aplomb. He was taken off in the final minute for Minamino. EPA
    Luis Diaz - 7. The Colombian was not in sync with Tsimikas early on but signs of understanding grew as the game went on. He pressed hard and took his goal with aplomb. He was taken off in the final minute for Minamino. EPA
  • SUBS: Thiago Alcantara - 8. The game changed with his arrival in place of Oxlade-Chamberlain in the 62nd minute. Norwich could not cope with his passing and he controlled the rest of the match. AP
    SUBS: Thiago Alcantara - 8. The game changed with his arrival in place of Oxlade-Chamberlain in the 62nd minute. Norwich could not cope with his passing and he controlled the rest of the match. AP
  • Divock Origi - 6. The Belgian joined the action in the 62nd minute for Keita. He presented a different, physical challenge for the defence and made space for his team-mates. AFP
    Divock Origi - 6. The Belgian joined the action in the 62nd minute for Keita. He presented a different, physical challenge for the defence and made space for his team-mates. AFP
  • Takumi Minamino - 5. The Japanese was given a short runout when he replaced Diaz in the final minute. He was grateful for the chance to stretch his legs. AFP
    Takumi Minamino - 5. The Japanese was given a short runout when he replaced Diaz in the final minute. He was grateful for the chance to stretch his legs. AFP
  • NORWICH RATINGS: Angus Gunn - 6. Made good saves from Tsimikas and Salah but was overwhelmed in the second half. There was not much he could do for any of Liverpool’s goals. AFP
    NORWICH RATINGS: Angus Gunn - 6. Made good saves from Tsimikas and Salah but was overwhelmed in the second half. There was not much he could do for any of Liverpool’s goals. AFP
  • Max Aarons - 5. The 22-year-old had a fine first hour but could not maintain his form when Liverpool turned up the heat. He lost Mane before the equaliser. PA
    Max Aarons - 5. The 22-year-old had a fine first hour but could not maintain his form when Liverpool turned up the heat. He lost Mane before the equaliser. PA
  • Grant Hanley - 5. The Scot stood strong and blocked a series of shots in the opening period but was bemused by the movement of Liverpool’s front three. He looked very static in the last half hour. EPA
    Grant Hanley - 5. The Scot stood strong and blocked a series of shots in the opening period but was bemused by the movement of Liverpool’s front three. He looked very static in the last half hour. EPA
  • Ben Gibson - 4. The 29-year-old made some crucial interceptions but he showed a tendency to get sucked out of position. Diaz ran into the space behind him for Liverpool’s third goal. AFP
    Ben Gibson - 4. The 29-year-old made some crucial interceptions but he showed a tendency to get sucked out of position. Diaz ran into the space behind him for Liverpool’s third goal. AFP
  • Brandon Williams - 6. The 21-year-old was bright and used the ball well. Pukki should have scored from one of his passes. He found defending against Salah much less enjoyable than going forward. EPA
    Brandon Williams - 6. The 21-year-old was bright and used the ball well. Pukki should have scored from one of his passes. He found defending against Salah much less enjoyable than going forward. EPA
  • Mathias Normann - 6. The Norwegian was effective in the holding role and cleared Salah’s header off the line. He found things tougher in the second period and was replaced by Lees-Melou with eight minutes left. Getty
    Mathias Normann - 6. The Norwegian was effective in the holding role and cleared Salah’s header off the line. He found things tougher in the second period and was replaced by Lees-Melou with eight minutes left. Getty
  • Billy Gilmour - 3. The Scot, on loan from Chelsea, is not equipped for a relegation battle. He is weak in the tackle and lightweight on the ball. There was barely any sign of his ability at Anfield. Getty
    Billy Gilmour - 3. The Scot, on loan from Chelsea, is not equipped for a relegation battle. He is weak in the tackle and lightweight on the ball. There was barely any sign of his ability at Anfield. Getty
  • Kenny McLean - 4. The Scot got behind the defence on occasion but could not find a man with his crosses. He can blame the lack of support but he needs to be cleverer in getting his head up before passing. Getty
    Kenny McLean - 4. The Scot got behind the defence on occasion but could not find a man with his crosses. He can blame the lack of support but he needs to be cleverer in getting his head up before passing. Getty
  • Josh Sargent - 6. The American put in a shift to help Aarons against Tsimikas and gave the ball to Rashica before Norwich’s goal. He was withdrawn for Placheta with 14 minutes left. PA
    Josh Sargent - 6. The American put in a shift to help Aarons against Tsimikas and gave the ball to Rashica before Norwich’s goal. He was withdrawn for Placheta with 14 minutes left. PA
  • Milot Rashica - 7. The Kosovan was effective and troubled the defence. He scored with a deflected shot but it was fair reward for his efforts. Rowe came on for him with four minutes left. EPA
    Milot Rashica - 7. The Kosovan was effective and troubled the defence. He scored with a deflected shot but it was fair reward for his efforts. Rowe came on for him with four minutes left. EPA
  • Teemu Pukki - 3. The Finn had a poor afternoon. He should have scored when one-on-one with Alisson early on and did not cause the defence many problems afterward. AP
    Teemu Pukki - 3. The Finn had a poor afternoon. He should have scored when one-on-one with Alisson early on and did not cause the defence many problems afterward. AP
  • SUBS: Przemyslaw Placheta - 5. The Pole replaced Sargent with 14 minutes to go. He struggled to get into the game. Getty
    SUBS: Przemyslaw Placheta - 5. The Pole replaced Sargent with 14 minutes to go. He struggled to get into the game. Getty
  • Pierre Lees-Melou - 5. Joined the action with eight minutes left at Normann’s expense. There was little he could do to affect the match. Getty. Jonathan Rowe - 6. Given a taste of Anfield when Rashica came off with four minutes left. Created a chance for Pukki.
    Pierre Lees-Melou - 5. Joined the action with eight minutes left at Normann’s expense. There was little he could do to affect the match. Getty. Jonathan Rowe - 6. Given a taste of Anfield when Rashica came off with four minutes left. Created a chance for Pukki.

Liverpool vs Norwich City player ratings: Salah 8, Mane 7; Gilmour 3, Gibson 4


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Liverpool rallied to beat Norwich City 3-1 and keep the pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race after Sadio Mane scored a brilliant overhead kick and Mohamed Salah scored his 150th goal for the team on Saturday.

Luis Diaz grabbed the third for Liverpool to complete the comeback at Anfield.

Norwich looked to create a major upset when Milot Rashica’s deflected strike in the 48th handed them the lead.

Mane and Salah, back from Africa Cup of Nations duty, rescued Liverpool in a three-minute span.

After Konstantinos Tsimikas headed the ball into the middle of the area, Mane jumped with his back to goal and volleyed home in the 64th.

Salah then controlled a long punt from goalkeeper Alisson, turned Norwich goalkeeper Angus Gunn on the edge of the area, and sent in a low right-footed shot into the bottom corner.

The Egypt forward became the 10th player to score 150 goals in all competitions for Liverpool, and the second-quickest to reach that total — in 233 appearances — after Roger Hunt, who did it in 226 games.

Salah has scored 25 in 30 appearances this season, including 17 in 23 league matches, while the Reds have won their last eight games in all competitions.

"It feels great. I'm always proud to score for this club and the most important thing is to win games which is what we did today," Salah said.

"What we can do is focus on each game and that's the most important thing.

"We know when you fight with City, City most of the time they win games so all we can do is focus on ourselves and see what happens at the end of the season."

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Updated: February 20, 2022, 3:19 AM