Alan Shearer names 'superb' Liverpool player who was 'the difference' against Man City

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Alan Shearer has praised Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker for his fine display against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday afternoon.

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The Reds booked their spot in the final with a 3-2 victory over Pep Guardiola's side and will play either Chelsea or Crystal Palace for the cup next month.

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Liverpool raced into a three goal lead at Wembley thanks to an Ibrahima Konate header and two from Sadio Mane before City managed to claw two goals back in the second half.

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After Bernardo Silva's late finish, the Reds needed a calm head between the sticks to see them through.

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City goalkeeper Zack Steffen showed how not to manage a big occasion at Wembley while Alisson was the opposite and Shearer believes Jurgen Klopp

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Steffen laboured on the ball close to his own goal and Mane sensed an opportunity to close down the goalkeeper.

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The Liverpool number 10 did just that and his slide tackle ended up with the ball in the back of the net.

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