Liverpool survived a minor blip to beat Genk 2-1 at Anfield and go top of Group E in the UEFA Champions League.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain goal in the 53rd minute.
Positives
With a Premier League showdown against Manchester City just five days away, Liverpool were able to get the win without having to rely on the likes of
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Negatives
Jurgen Klopp's defence has been anything but tight this season and Genk took advantage of some static defending to head themselves level from a first-half corner, and Manchester City will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing a back line that looks edgy at set pieces.
Manager rating (out of 10)
6 -- Klopp will be relieved his under-strength side were able to get the job done against a plucky Genk outfit that had its chances to steal a point late on.
Player ratings (1-10; 10 = best, players introduced after 70 minutes get no rating)
GK Alisson, 7 -- The Brazilian has bemoaned silly goal concessions from his side this season and some sloppy defending for Genk's equaliser means the Reds remain without an Anfield clean sheet this season. The former Roma man was assured throughout, though, and made a good save to deny
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