ON FIRE Watford 0-3 Liverpool: Player ratings as the Reds maintain title challenge

Liverpool ‘s unbeaten start to the Premier League season continued in dominant fashion with a 3-0 win over Watford , despite ending the game with ten men.

Goals from Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Roberto Firmino kept the pressure on league leaders Manchester City .

The Reds, who were rarely threatened by the Hornets, remain two points behind Pep Guardiola’s side, who thumped West Ham 4-0 on Saturday afternoon.

How did the Liverpool team perform individually? Scroll down for talkSPORT.com’s player ratings.

Alisson – 6

Virgil van Dijk bailed the goalkeeper out with a last-ditch tackle on Gerard Deulofeu after his wayward pass in the early stages of the game. Made a good save to deny Roberto Pereyra in the first-half.

Trent Alexander-Arnold – 8

His stunning 20-yard free-kick wrapped up the points for Liverpool. The 20-year-old is developing into a very accomplished full-back.

Dejan Lovren – 7

Coming in for Joe Gomez, who missed the game with a minor knock, he handled Troy Deeney’s physical presence well.

Virgil van Dijk – 8

He’s so calm on the ball and deceptively quick. His fine start to the season continues. He is a leader in that Liverpool defence.

Andrew Robertson – 5

Not his best display today. The Scot was very lucky not to concede a penalty when he tripped Will Hughes in the box at 0-0. Robertson was picked out in good positions, but his crosses rarely found a Liverpool shirt.

Jordan Henderson – 4

Kept Liverpool’s midfield ticking nicely, but made his team play the remaining eight minutes with 10 men after picking up two avoidable yellow cards.

Georginio Wijnaldum – 5

A quiet game for the Dutchman after his starring role for the Netherlands in their progression to the Nations League semi-finals.

Xherdan Shaqiri – 5

Kept trying to pick that killer pass, which never came off. Failed to build on his impressive performance against Fulham.

Mohamed Salah – 7

Grabbed his ninth goal of the season by showing his usual composure to finish after good work from Sadio Mane. Always tried to run in behind.

Roberto Firmino – 9

Jurgen Klopp has deployed the Brazilian in a deeper position to accommodate Mohamed Salah in recent weeks – and it’s giving the team more balance. He was involved in all three goals; playing Mane in to cross for Salah, winning the free-kick which Alexander-Arnold superbly scored and getting himself on the scoresheet with a close-range header.

Sadio Mane – 8

He celebrated his new long-term contract with an assist. He is so important to this Liverpool side. The Senegalese attacker was a constant threat for the Reds with his industrious work-rate and quality.

Sub: James Milner – 5

Brought on for Xherdan Shaqiri, he gave the Reds more security in midfield.

Sub: Fabinho – N/A

Only played the remaining four minutes.

Sub: Joel Matip – N/A

Came on in injury-time.