Liverpool 2-1 Leicester City: Player Ratings
By James Lassey
![LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City (blocked) is mobbed by team mates including Demarai Gray, Vicente Iborra and Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City after scoring the first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Leicester City at Anfield on December 30, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City (blocked) is mobbed by team mates including Demarai Gray, Vicente Iborra and Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City after scoring the first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Leicester City at Anfield on December 30, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/d98c37a055f755773cee12b4c575bc3e4b3ad6a83c96b2327971cb616d43fb61.jpg)
Strikers
Jamie Vardy 7/10
He has now scored seven goals in his last five games against Liverpool – the most he has against any Premier League side
Took his goal well, even if it was harder to miss, caused mischief on the counter-attack and worked himself into the ground.
He earned his rest as he was substituted for Islam Slimani.
Substitutes
Shinji Okazaki 6/10
Provided a different outlet which is what he was bought on to do. Squeezed a chance out of nothing and was close to being played through despite a crucial interception via Robertson.
Islam Slimani 6/10
Didn’t really feel the pace of the game when he came on and being utilised as a sub, he really needs to.
Matty James
Came on too late to warrant a rating. Good to see him back, his first appearance since September 9th against Chelsea.
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