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Oxlade-Chamberlain 8/10 as Liverpool ease past Genk in Champions League matchday four

Liverpool survived a minor blip to beat Genk 2-1 at Anfield and go top of Group E in the UEFA Champions League.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain goal in the 53rd minute.

Positives

With a Premier League showdown against Manchester City just five days away, Liverpool were able to get the win without having to rely on the likes of

Negatives

Jurgen Klopp's defence has been anything but tight this season and Genk took advantage of some static defending to head themselves level from a first-half corner, and Manchester City will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing a back line that looks edgy at set pieces.