Can Countinho Cut that Tail to Lift Capital One?

Coutinho and Firmino

The Brazilian duo of Coutinho and Firmino were vital, with the latter playing as a nominal centre-forward. Firmino's ability to drop off and interact with Coutinho and Adam Lallana left City's defence flummoxed. It also served a key defensive purpose. "The front three were scintillating and they played very narrow," explained Carragher.

"The two reasons for that, I think, were to stop Man City - when they were in possession - from playing balls into midfield and force them wide, but also when they're that narrow, they can make penetrating runs from there because City centre-backs like to step out to the ball, be aggressive and when they're on the edge of the box, they always hold that line." For full news click on skysports Or Goal News