Mohamed Salah 5, Sadio Mane 8; Dara O'Shea 8: Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion player ratings

Liverpool held at home by struggling Baggies

LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 7. The Brazilian had little to do in the first half but showed his worth in the second period. His save from Grant was excellent but he could do little about the equaliser. Getty

Trent Alexander-Arnold - 6. Took advantage of West Brom’s narrow defence to deliver a number of tempting crosses in the first half but produced less danger as the match went on. EPA

Joel Matip - 7. The German provided the pass to Mane for Liverpool’s goal and was assured until forced to limp off with a groin injury, which was a huge blow to the team. Replaced by Rhys Williams in the 60th minute. AFP

Fabinho - 5. Beaten in the air for the equalising header. The Brazilian has been superb in the middle of the back four but incidents like West Brom’s goal are a reminder that he is not a natural centre back. Reuters

Andrew Robertson - 6. The Scot threatened down the left but his crosses needed to be more precise against the packed ranks of defenders. EPA

Jordan Henderson - 5. The captain put in his usual, hardworking shift but games like this scream for more creativity in midfield. Unlocking defences is not his job in this team. PA

Georginio Wijnaldum - 5. The Dutchman cruised through the first half when the opposition sat back but did not appear to switch back on after the break when West Brom became ambitious. PA

Curtis Jones - 4. Always looked to create something going forward but the 19-year-old was sloppy. Made an error that led to the corner that resulted in the equaliser. Taken off for Oxlade-Chamberlain with seven minutes left. PA

Mohamed Salah - 5. The Egyptian simmered in the first half and looked dangerous in a congested penalty area but lost his way as the match went on. AFP

Roberto Firmino - 6. The Brazilian has bounced back from a dip in form and was full of tricks and clever movement but was unable to unlock the mass defence. AFP

Sadio Mane - 8. Scored a wonderful goal after taking the ball on his chest in the area. The Senegalese was always threatening, even though he was unable to add to his tally. EPA

SUBSTITUTES: Rhys Williams - 5. On for Matip with 30 minutes to go. The 19-year-old was outpaced by Grant on the break but was rescued by Alisson. Endured an anxious half hour. Reuters

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 5. Joined the action for Jones with seven minutes left. Tried hard to make an impact but never really troubled the opposition defence. EPA Divock Origi - 5. Replaced Firmino for stoppage time and was given the thankless task of trying to fashion a winning goal. It might have made more sense to introduce the Belgian earlier to take advantage of the crosses.

WEST BROM RATINGS: Sam Johnstone - 7: The goalkeeper’s magnificent late save from Firmino preserved a point for his team. The 27-year-old has made the most saves in the Premier League and enhanced his reputation at Anfield. Reuters

Darnell Furlong - 7: The 25-year-old made a number of vital clearances as crosses squirted across the area. Tried to ruffle Mane with a physical approach. EPA

Semi Ajayi - 7: Lost Mane for the Liverpool goal but more than made up for it with the equaliser. Stood strong in the centre of defence against wave after red wave. EPA

Dara O'Shea - 8: Never gave an inch against Liverpool's front three and ensured the back line held their shape when under huge pressure. PA

Kieran Gibbs - 6: Looked like being over-run early in the game as the ball was swung in from his wing but the 31-year-old used all his experience to stick to his task. Getty

Romaine Sawyers - 6: The 29-year-old seemed out of his depth in the first half as the game bypassed him. Significantly better after the break and began to set up Albion attacks. EPA

Conor Gallagher - 6: Put in a huge amount of effort in the midfield as he tried to match Henderson and Wijnaldum. The 20-year-old soaked up responsibility. Withdrawn for Ivanovic in stoppage time. EPA

Matt Phillips - 5: Was not quick enough to the ball when Liverpool were in possession. No shortage of labour from the Scot but little effect. EPA

Grady Diangana - 5: Struggled to get involved and scuffed his only chance from the edge of the box in the second half. Was more effective when working back and helping the defence. Getty

Callum Robinson - 5: Pinned back for long periods but bolder in the second half and gave a glimpse of the sort of crosses he can deliver when the team break out of their shell. Replaced by Matheus Pereira in the 73rd minute. PA

Karlan Grant - 4: Isolated in the first half but had his team’s best opportunity of the match when running one-on-one with Alisson. Was taken off shortly afterwards for Austin. AFP

SUBS: Matheus Pereira - 7: Returned from suspension with 17 minutes to go and provided the perfect cross for Ajayi's goal in an encouraging cameo. AFP

Charlie Austin - 5: On for Grant with 12 minutes remaining. Buzzed around the Liverpool box but was unable to eke out any opportunities. AP

Branislav Ivanovic - 5: Sent on to bolster the defence in stoppage time when Gallagher was withdrawn and was satisfied to play a small part in the draw. Getty

Manager Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool only had themselves to blame after West Brom snatched a shock 1-1 draw at Anfield.

The Baggies remain second bottom of the table, but gave their chances of survival a huge boost by becoming the first side to take points off Liverpool at home this season in Sam Allardyce's second match in charge.

The Premier League champions seemed set for a comfortable 90 minutes as Sadio Mane's fine finish gave them a 12th minute lead.

Liverpool's dominance of possession reached 84 per cent in the first-half as West Brom struggled just to get out of their half.

However, the visitors grew into the game in the second-half and got their reward when Semi Ajayi headed home from a corner.

"It was our own fault," said Klopp. "We gave them simple corners and that's the only thing they wanted to have tonight.

"To be fair West Brom did their job inside 90 minutes. They deserved the point tonight because we didn't finish the game."

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