Fluid attacking, solid defending, intense pressuring and high-scoring. It was a sublime performance from Liverpool. Kelly’s injury and Klasnic’s late consolation goal for Bolton were slight annoyance’s in an otherwise perfect day. Suarez was up to his usual mischief, running Bolton’s defenders ragged and creating some great chances. The beautiful cross with the outside of his foot eventually lead to Henderson’s first Liverpool goal, which was expertly finished. Henderson was superb. He was good on the ball as well as off it, creating chances and taking chances. Lucas won everything in midfield, sparking off Liverpool’s attacks and bossing the middle of the park. Adam’s glorious passing was just the start as he scored a well-finished goal and got an assist when Skrtel headed in his bullet of a corner. Skrtel came off the bench to win the joint most tackles (4/5) and along with his goal, produced a fine attacking display. Downing was Liverpool’s top passer in the first half (21/22) and really deserved a goal. He linked excellently with Enrique on the left. Enrique was impressive going forward and also when defending with a solid performance. Kuyt produced an intelligent display with some great pass and moves to combine with his usual hard work (which every Liverpool player today can be credited with). Carragher was unfortunate when Liverpool conceded in the 92nd minute. Overall a fantastic team performance as Liverpool top the league, until tomorrow at least.
Some good tweets on today’s game:
Anfield Index – HT: LFC Vs BWFC – Possession: 57.8%-42.2% Pass Completion: 82%-76% Top Passer: Downing – 21/22 – 95%
Opta Joe – 6 - Six of Liverpool’s shots in the first half v Bolton were either set up (3) or fired in (3) by Jordan Henderson. Influential
EPL Index – #LFC Vs #BWFC Stats: Crosses: 30-20 | Cross Accuracy%: 20-25 | Tackle Won%: 76-68 | Ground Duels Won: 50-37 | Aerial Duels Won: 9-6 |
Anfield Index – Henderson Passing at 71% however: Tackles won: 67% Duels Won: 50% Important because he’d not won any challenges all season!
Anfield Index – Creativity for #LFC today: Kuyt: 4 (1 assist) Suarez: 3 Hendo: 3 Enrique: 2 Adam: 1 (assist)
Anfield Inex – Top Tacklers for #LFC Vs Bolton: Agger: 3/3 – 100% Enrique: 2/2 – 100% Skrtel: 4/5 – 80% Lucas: 4/6 – 67% Hendo: 2/3 – 67%
Anfield Index – Jose Enrique has now won 86% of his tackles and also won 74% of all ground duels he’s attempted this season #solid
Paul Tomkins – Was just gonna tweet that it must be almost 1,000 minutes with just 1 goal conceded by LFC with Agger in team. But Carra gifts Bolton goal
And to finish with – Liverpool have more points tonight than they did on October 23rd last year.
