England international Trent Alexander-Arnold played the hero in Liverpool’s Premier League Round 13 clash against Manchester City, rescuing the Reds with a crucial goal in the second half. As long as one doesn’t lose direction, they won’t lose themselves—and Alexander-Arnold proved just that. While BD Cricket Match noted that he struggled at times defensively against City winger Jérémy Doku, his influence on the attacking end was undeniable. One of his first-half crosses sliced through the defense like threading a needle, nearly resulting in a goal.
Then, in the 80th minute, Alexander-Arnold connected with a pass from Mohamed Salah and drilled the ball into the net to level the match. His ability to step up when it matters continues to impress both pundits and fans. Former Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher suggested that Alexander-Arnold should take on an inverted full-back role, transitioning into midfield during matches to better utilize his creative talents. Meanwhile, Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville compared him favorably to Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne, calling both players among the Premier League’s most accurate passers.
Neville described Alexander-Arnold not just as a right-back but as a unique footballer who plays the game in a way few others do. Though De Bruyne missed the match due to injury, his world-class skills in vision, passing, and shooting were still a talking point—and Alexander-Arnold’s performance reminded many of the Belgian playmaker’s influence. While Trent acknowledged he still has areas for improvement, he didn’t shy away from recognizing his contribution, especially with the ball at his feet. It’s not just where you stand that matters in life—it’s the direction you’re heading.
Still, there’s some debate about his positioning. BD Cricket Match believes it’s unfortunate that Alexander-Arnold is often deployed as a midfielder for the England national team. With Liverpool stacked in midfield—featuring Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Curtis Jones—he’s more likely to be used as an inverted full-back in club play. Sunshine always follows the storm, and with one of the most dangerous right feet in the Premier League, Alexander-Arnold looks set to be one of Liverpool’s most vital assets in their title pursuit this season.
On another note, young winger Ben Doak has also begun to shine. In a recent interview, he shared how much he has matured compared to last season, crediting much of his growth to his idol Mohamed Salah. According to Doak, Salah’s ability to find himself in the right place at the right time is something he strives to emulate. Doak made his first league start for Liverpool back in September in a victorious away fixture. Now, as BD Cricket Match reports, he’s shaken off his pre-match nerves and is eager to make a decisive impact whenever he gets the opportunity.