SZOBOSZLAI'S AIMING FOR ANOTHER ETIHAD DOM-INATION

THE sight of an exhausted Dominik Szoboszlai crumpled on the Etihad turf after inspiring Liverpool to a statement victory over Manchester City was one of the enduring images of a title-winning term.

- BY PAUL GORST

He had turned in a performance of poise and purpose back in February, running over 11km while also supplying an assist and a goal.

It was Szoboszlai who was most trusted to carry out an unusual tactical plan against Pep Guardiola's side as Arne Slot went to Manchester without a recognised striker in his starting lineup.

The decision to play Szoboszlai at the tip of midfield was inspired as he decisively contributed to a win that took the eventual champions 11 points clear of Arsenal.