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.

Alexis Mac Allister was in the wars once again during Liverpool’s 2-0 win away at Manchester City on Sunday. The Argentina international was one of the standout performers for the Reds as goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai sent them 11 points clear at the top of the table.

The Argentine midfielder has agreed a massive new deal that will secure his future.

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.

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

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.

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