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Shearer: Firmino perfect at Turf Moor

3 Sep 2019
Roberto Firmino, Liverpool

Brazilian was pivotal as Liverpool continued their winning start to the season and stars in Shearer's MW4 Team of the Week

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Another impressive Premier League victory for Liverpool at the weekend was influenced by superb performances at the back and a flawless attacking display by Roberto Firmino, according to Alan Shearer.

Along with Trent-Alexander Arnold and Virgil van Dijk the Premier League Champion selected the Brazilian forward in his best XI from Matchweek 4 for the role he played in linking up the attack in the Reds' 3-0 victory at Burnley.

"It was the perfect centre-forward's performance," said Shearer, who also chose Jurgen Klopp as his manager of the week. "He scored a goal and brought others into the game perfectly.

Hugo Lloris (TOT) | ARS 2-2 TOT

"The Frenchman made some very important saves in the north London derby."

Trent Alexander-Arnold (LIV) | BUR 0-3 LIV

"I think he will be a regular in this team of the week with his performances."

Jannik Vestergaard (SOU) | SOU 1-1 MUN

"He made some very timely and important tackles and scored the equaliser for Saints."

Virgil van Dijk (LIV) | BUR 0-3 LIV

"I think he will be a regular in this team of the week with his performances."

Arthur Masuaku (WHU) | WHU 2-0 NOR

"The West Ham full-back was solid at both ends of the pitch."

Kevin De Bruyne (MCI) | MCI 4-0 BHA

"What a player. The brilliant Belgian was outstanding again."

Matteo Guendouzi (ARS) | ARS 2-2 TOT

"A very mature performance from the 20-year-old. Very impressive."

Daniel James (MUN)SOU 1-1 MUN

"The summer signing is looking very much at home in the United shirt."

Sergio Aguero (MCI)MCI 4-0 BHA

"Another two goals and another brilliant start to the season. He even had an assist for good measure."

Roberto Firmino (LIV)BUR 0-3 LIV

"The perfect centre-forward's performance. He scored a goal and brought others into the game perfectly."

Jamie Vardy (LEI)LEI 3-1 BOU

"Goals win games and he produced two more plus an assist. He looks very sharp."

Manager: Jurgen Klopp (LIV) | BUR 0-3 LIV

"Another win ensured his table-toppers remain the only club with a 100 per cent record."

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