da betsul： A tactical change allowed the Reds right-back more licence going forward, and that helped change the game and secure a vital victory

da betcris： Conor Bradley starred as goals from Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz and Harvey Elliott sealed a memorable comeback victory for Liverpool against Luton Town on Wednesday, and in turn moved Jurgen Klopp's side four points clear at the Premier League summit.

Klopp was forced into naming a nearly unrecognisable team at Anfield with 11 of his first-team players out injured, and Liverpool's new-look side made a stuttering start, allowing the hosts a rare sight of goal from a fairly basic throw-in routine. Chiedozie Ogbene turned home after Caoimhin Keller parried Tahith Chong's effort, and Liverpool struggled to bounce back in a first half so tense that Klopp felt the need to rally the home crowd.

Diaz's wayward efforts characterised a frontline that misfired in Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez's absence, and the Reds' frustration manifested in countless long-range efforts that, more often than not, flew wide of the goal.

That would all change, though, as whatever Klopp said to his players at half-time did the trick. Liverpool turned the game around in typical style, an ode to some of their famous midweek games at Anfield under the lights.

Two goals in three minutes from Van Dijk and Gakpo turned the game on its head – and eased the crowd off Liverpool's back. Diaz then got the goal that his countless efforts deserved, while Elliott rounded out the scoring in the last-minute to complete what, in the end, seemed a comfortable victory.

Three points, four goals scored and no injuries of note – not a bad way to prepare for Sunday's Carabao Cup showdown against Chelsea!

GOAL rates Liverpool's players from Anfield…

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Caoimhin Kelleher (6/10):

His unorthodox save from Chong put the ball in the path for Ogbene's goal, but it would seem harsh to pin the blame solely on him. Rarely tested apart from that strike.

Conor Bradley (8/10):

Defensive work was generally solid but it was his ability going forward that changed the game. Picked up more progressive positions in the second half and Liverpool's attack looked far more threatening for it. Great quick thinking from the throw-in for Gakpo's goal, and left the field to a standing Anfield ovation.

Jarell Quansah (6/10):

Covered out wide when needed in a classy defensive display. Looked assured when bringing the ball out from the back, too.

Virgil van Dijk (7/10):

Went about his business fairly comfortably before popping up with the equaliser – a vital goal in this game before the eventual cruise. Could've had a second from an identical position, but for Kaminski's heroics.

Joe Gomez (5/10):

The weakest of Liverpool's backline. Slow to the rebound for Ogbene's opener and offered far less than Bradley going forward. Oblivious to runners in behind and incapable of dealing with Ogbene's pace at times.

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Alexis Mac Allister (7/10):

Was enjoying a quiet evening before his two assists in three minutes. Offered a delightful cross for Van Dijk's equaliser and was razor sharp for Gakpo's header. Two crucial contributions from the Argentine.

Wataru Endo (6/10):

Helped Liverpool turn over the ball successfully so often before being let down by poor finishing. Gakpo should have converted his delicate through-ball late on.

Ryan Gravenberch (6/10):

Won the ball well in the press and linked up play well, albeit in a midfield that was afforded plenty of space. Overall solid display.

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Harvey Elliott (7/10):

Started the game with immense confidence but tailed off after the opening 20 minutes. More effective dropping back into midfield, and did eventually get his goal late on. What a way to mark your 100th Liverpool appearance.

Cody Gakpo (7/10):

Like many Liverpool players, was heading towards a subpar display before a crucial goal. Showed great alertness to latch onto Mac Allister's cross. Should've had a second late on, though.

Luis Diaz (6/10):

Forgot his shooting boots in the first half but was back to his typical dangerous self in the second. Stunning solo strike papered over several poor misses. Klopp will hope Diaz takes his second-half form, not his first, to Wembley on Sunday.

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Andrew Robertson (6/10):

Brought on for Bradley midway through the second half. Got an assist for Diaz's goal barely three minutes after coming on.

Bobby Clark (6/10):

Substituted for Gravenberch with 15 minutes remaining. Rarely touched the ball as Liverpool saw out what ended up being a comfortable victory.

James McConnell (N/A):

Brought on for Mac Allister but too late to make an impact.

Jayden Danns (N/A):

Brought on for Diaz to make his Liverpool debut, albeit too late to make an impact.

Jurgen Klopp (8/10):

Asked the crowd to up the ante in a nervous 45 minutes and undoubtedly demanded the same from his players at the break. And whatever the German said worked, with a seriously depleted Liverpool squad picking up vital points – when at first it didn't look so comfortable.