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The forward ran through on goal unchallenged, only for keeper Alisson to rescue Liverpool once more.

The France centre-back made a forward movement that indirectly blocked Pope's path to the ball meaning the English keeper was unable to claim the cross.

The keeper and defenders have been more willing to punt it up the pitch, too.

Delap was tasked strictly with marking the keeper and limiting his freedom of movement without committing a foul.

As a result, the percentage of keepers playing long passes has gradually been on the decline since the 2018-19 campaign - until this season.