Jones was named man of the match after scoring the winner. He also won the penalty which was converted by Mohamed Salah. Jones was up against two former Liverpool transfer targets Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.

A Dilemma for Arne Slot After Chelsea MasterclassOnly fools don’t rate him. Curtis Jones has had a week to remember, both on and off the pitch. With the birth of his daughter

They came to see if one of England’s prodigious young midfielders could deliver in one of the most consequential fixtures. Curtis Jones duly stepped up, eclipsing Cole Palmer to keep Liverpool top of the Premier League.