Fulham

2.23

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  24

  72

  2.00

  Mark Schwarzer

  The Australian had no one other than himself to blame for the third goal, and will certainly have no excuses as he allowed Kuyt’s relatively tame shot from the edge of the box slip through his legs.

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  25

  49

  2.00

  C. Salcido

  Lost possession too cheaply at times, and allowed Johnson to cross unchallenged in the build up to Maxi Rodriguez’s second goal of the evening.

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  36

  49

  2.00

  Brede Hangeland

  Poor performance from the centre-back. Whilst dominating in the air, he struggled throughout with the pace and movement of Suarez who quite frankly ran him ragged.

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  24

  35

  2.50

  Aaron Hughes

  A performance in a similar vein to his fellow centre-half, as he was routinely caught out by the movement, speed and incisive passing of the Liverpool front line. Caught ball watching at times.

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  24

  56

  1.50

  Chris Baird Flop of the Match

  Really poor display from the Northern Ireland man, who was at fault for the first two goals. His slip allowed Suarez room to drive in the build up to Maxi Rodriguez’s first, before the full-back completely failed to mark the Argentine as he slotted home his second.

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  38

  35

  2.50

  Clint Dempsey

  Certainly the most lively attacking threat from the Fulham team. Was unlucky to have his shot cleared off the line ten minutes before the end of the first half, and at least looked to take the initiative going forward, unlike some of his team mates.

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  22

  40

  2.00

  Danny Murphy

  The Fulham captain looked off the pace as he was outclassed by the Liverpool midfield, with his poor distribution consistently failing to find a team mate.

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  21

  39

  2.50

  Steve Sidwell

  Lost out in the midfield battle far too easily at times, although he did grow into the game but once the result was inevitable. Rose well in the Liverpool box towards the end of first half, only to see his header easily collected by Reina, before striking the ball beautifully to grab a late consolation.

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  17

  41

  2.50

  Simon Davies

  Never really tested the young Liverpool full back Flanagan, although when he did so the wide man was able to provide a decent cross into the box. Replaced by Zamora at half-time.

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  39

  26

  2.50

  Moussa Dembele

  His partnership with Gudjohnsen looked blunt at best, although Dembele looked more potent than his counterpart up top, creating space well and also slotting home in the second half to give Fulham hopes of a resurgence.

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  16

  45

  2.00

  Eidur Smari Gudjohnsen

  Non-existent performance from the former Chelsea striker, who flattered to deceive throughout and may have his mind on the summer break already. Replaced by Andy Johnson with 25 minutes left to play.

Substitutions

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  25

  35

  2.50

  B. Zamora

  Replaced Simon Davies at half time. Strength up front provided an attacking impetus, as he held the ball up well, particularly when teeing up Dembele to grab a goal for the home side.

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  18

  39

  2.50

  Andy Johnson

  Replaced Gudjohnsen 20 minutes into the second half. Relatively quiet and didn't do anything to spark a late revival.

Liverpool

3.38

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  257

  10

  3.00

  José Reina Paez

  A quiet evening for the Liverpool No.1, who was rarely called upon by his defence who coped well with what attacking threat Fulham posed and was faultless for both Dembele and Sidwell goals.

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  358

  6

  4.00

  Glen Johnson

  Fantastic display from the England man, returning to his favoured right back position. Provided a superb hanging cross for Maxi Rodriguez’s second goal, and was on hand defensively to block Clint Dempsey’s goal bound effort.

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  273

  12

  3.50

  Jamie Carragher

  Arguably couldn’t have asked for a more comfortable game to celebrate becoming the club’s second all-time appearance maker, although allowed Dembele too much room as he lined up to take his shot for the Fulham goal.

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  290

  11

  3.50

  Martin Skrtel

  Solid as ever from the only Liverpool player to feature in every game this season. Was on hand to intervene when necessary, although stood up Zamora too easily in the build-up to Dembele’s second half goal.

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  296

  10

  3.00

  John Flanagan

  Solid performance for the young left-back, who nullified Davies and then Dembele well down the flank. Never looked out of his depth.

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  276

  10

  3.00

  Raúl Meireles

  Did well to hang back just behind the thrust of Liverpool’s attacking play, and was unlucky not to be found from a number of later runs he made into the opposition box. Substituted three minutes into the second half due to injury.

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  285

  34

  3.00

  Lucas Leiva

  Some great distribution from the Brazilian, who’s divisive through balls to Flanagan and Meireles were wasted by both players respectively. Tendency to take the ball off his own players however did slow play down at times.

• 
  323

  7

  3.50

  Jay Spearing

  The Youngster put in another solid shift in the centre of midfield, more than holding his own against Sidwell and Murphy.

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  559

  17

  4.00

  Maxi Rodríguez Top of the Match

  Continuing in a rich vein of goal scoring form, the Argentine was well placed to fine the net after 40 seconds of play. Another fine finish followed five minutes later for his second, blasting home from a tight angle. Yet the best was saved for last, with his strike from 25-yards flying past Schwarzer for his third goal of the game, and his second hat-trick in less than a month. Replaced by Cole with 10 minutes to play.

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  717

  14

  4.00

  Luis Suárez

  First class, top draw, whatever the cliché that was Luis Suarez this even. The Uruguayan proved a nightmare all game for the Fulham backline, repeatedly getting the better of centre-back Hangeland. Deserved his goal to cap off a fine solo performance

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  400

  8

  3.50

  Dirk Kuyt

  A continuation of the form that has seen the Dutchman keep £35million man out of the starting XI. His strike made it game over and 3-0 after just over fifteen minutes, the goal being his ninth in eight Premier League games.

Substitutions

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  208

  28

  3.00

  Joe Cole

  Replaced Rodriguez with 10 minutes to play.

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  271

  32

  3.00

  Jonjo Shelvey

  Replaced Meireles minutes into the first half. Offered little up top, but did track back well and put in a solid shift.