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PLAYER RATINGS: TAA shines on his 250th game but Alisson makes shocking blunder

  /  autty

Liverpool and Wolves played out a pulsating 2-2 draw on Saturday night at Anfield in the third round of the FA Cup, with the tie going to a replay at Molineux.

Darwin Nunez scored his tenth of the season for the Reds' first goal - expertly assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold on his 250th appearance - while left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri ran the show for the visitors in a lively display.

Liverpool stopper Alisson had a game to forget after an embarrassing blunder in the 26th minute allowed Goncalo Guedes to score for the visitors, and was culpable for Wolves' equaliser in a game that saw a late controversial VAR decision.

Liverpool (4-3-3):

Alisson Becker 5

The Brazil No 1 made an embarrassing blunder to gift Wolves the lead and didn't cover himself with glory for the visitors second goal either but in between made saves from Hernandez from Ait-Nouri.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 7

Celebrated his 250th appearance for Liverpool with a superb pass to set up Nunez for the equaliser - his 62nd assist for the club.

Joe Matip 5

Almost gifted a goal to Guedes when he dallied too long on the ball and looked shaky at times.

Ibrahima Konate 5

Made a good interception to stop Hernandez but not always convincing, playing in Virgal Van Dijk's position.

Andy Robertson 6

Kept on his toes by the pace of Traore but linked well with Gakpo and was always willing to get forward.

Jordan Henderson 6

The best of Liverpool's midfield trio with his usual energetic and unselfish performance until replaced by Naby Keita.

Fabinho 5

Another performance that underlined the Brazilian is not as dominant as he used to be and he was replaced by Harvey Elliott towards the end.

Thiago 5

Passing not as crisp or as incisive as usual and got caught on the ball on a few occasions but improved in second half.

Mohamed Salah 7

Took his goal with his usual composure, bringing the ball down before placing his shot into the corner for his 17th of the season.

Darwin Nunez 7

Moved into double figures for the season with a well-taken side foot volley and headed a second half chance wide.

Cody Gakpo 6

Tested Matija Sarkic with with an early shot, showed some nice touches on debut and supplied the cross that led to Salah's goal.

Subs: Naby Keita (for Henderson 67) 5, Harvey Elliott (for Fabinho 74) 5, Joe Gomez (for Alexander-Arnold 84, 5), Ben Doak for (Salah, 84) 5, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (For Gakpo 84) 5.

Unused subs: Caoimhin Kelleher, Kostas Tsmikas, Fabio Carvalho, Nathaniel Phillips.

Goal: Nunez 45, Salah 52.

Wolves (4-4-2):

Matija Sarkic 6

Could do nothing about Liverpool's goals, a couple of early clearance kicks went straight into touch but otherwise sound.

Dexter Lembisika 6

The youngster coped reasonably well against the double threat of Gakpo and Robertson and can be proud of his debut.

Nathan Collins 6

His stray pass led to Liverpool's equaliser but otherwise produced a commanding defensive display and picked up the man of the match award from ITV.

Toti Gomes 6

His mistake led to Salah's goal when he headed Gakpo's cross straight to the lurking Salah but unlucky when what looked a winner was ruled out for offside.

Jonny Otto 6

Kept Salah relatively quiet and also got forward to good effect on occasions.

Adama Traore 6

Always a threat with his pace on right flank but, as usual, he was so erratic with final delivery.

Joe Hodge 6

Energetic and determined performance from the Wolves youngster and rattled Thiago at one point in the first half with his persistence.

Ait Nouri 7

Lively display, constantly troubling Liverpool with his penetrating runs from midfield.

Ruben Neves 6

Shook off early injury to pull the strings in midfield for Wolves.

Raul Jimenez 6

Constantly caused problems to the home defence with his pacy and persistent running.

Goncalo Guedes 6

Accepted 'gift' from Alisson to give Wolves the lead having failed to punish Matip for dwelling on the ball a few minutes earlier.

Subs: Hwang Hee-chan (for Guedes 62) 7

Made an instant impact with the second equaliser.

Matheus Cunha (for Neves 62) 7

Set up Hwang's goal.

Nelson Semedo (for Lembisika 68) 6.

Unused subs: Jose Sa, Yerson Mosquera, Max Kilman, Connor Ronan, Hugo Beuno Lopez.

Goals: Guedes 18, Hwang 66.

Referee: Andrew Madley 7.