Shaqiri provided a perfectly-weighted throughball that Mohamed Salah would poke into the bottom corner midway through the first half at the John Smith’s Stadium.
That goal proved decisive, too, as the Reds successfully navigated their way through a testing Saturday evening to claim a victory that puts them level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
Switzerland international Shaqiri started the game as part of Liverpool’s midfield and, speaking post-match, the No.23 explained that his manager had asked him to be a creative force from a deeper role than he is accustomed to.
“I started off in a midfield three and it was also something new because normally I’m more offensive, but I think I can play this position,” Shaqiri told Liverpoolfc.