Souness hails Fernandinho as best midfielder in England after dominant Liverpool performance
Brazilian barely put a foot wrong as Manchester City blew open the title race with a vital 2-1 victory over Liverpool last night
GRAEME SOUNESS has hailed Fernandinho as the best midfielder in the Premier League.
The Brazilian barely put a foot wrong as Manchester City blew the title race wide open with a vital 2-1 victory over Liverpool last night.
Fernandinho, 33, played a pivotal role as his defensive ability helped stifle Liverpool's frightening trio in attack.
Mohamed Salah struggled to stamp his authority on the contest before Leroy Sane executed a wonderful winner to close to the gap to four points.
And Souness has further heaped praise on the veteran and told Sky Sports after his showing: "Fernandinho is easily the best central midfielder in our country right now.
“He has to defend the ball, win the ball, pass the ball!
“He had amazing game and I'm so pleased he is back for us.”