Alexis Mac Allister has posted a picture of his bruised eye after he picked up a war wound during the battle between Liverpool and Man City in the Premier League.

The Liverpool midfielder showed nous that was needed at the exact moment in the 2-0 win over Man City.The home faithful inside the Etihad Stadium had erupted - only for their celebrations to be swiftly curtailed.

Wright catches up with Alexis Mac Allister after Liverpool's statement victory over Manchester City in Matchweek 26.

Alexis Mac Allister praised his midfield partners after Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Man City extended their lead at the top of the Premier League.

Alexis Mac Allister helped Liverpool to a 2-0 win over Man City in the Premier League this weekend. It increased the gap to Arsenal and saw the Reds play a different style.

Mac Allister has big goals - he’s netted against Real Madrid and Everton this season - and he’s chipped in with some vital assists during his time as a Liverpool player, but this might’ve been his best performance for the Reds, even if he isn’t getting the plaudits he deserves.

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Some footballers might intentionally try to tune out when their title rivals are in action and wait to discover the result afterwards. Alexis Mac Allister isn’t one of them.

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says Arsenal losing to West Ham on Saturday made "our life easier" before the Reds beat Manchester City on Sunday to open up an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Alexis Mac Allister pays tribute to Liverpool's midfield after the Reds beat Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad