article_snippet: Philippe Coutinho lets fly from range to score the winning goal for Liverpool against City .
article_snippet: Hart is left helpless as Philippe Coutinho's effort rises above Hart outstretched hand and hits the back of the net .
article_snippet: If Pellegrini was disconsolate, Brendan Rodgers was exultant and Brendan Rodgers hailed Philippe Coutinho’s latest magical display as the Brazilian catapulted Liverpool firmly into the Champions League race.
article_snippet: Philippe Coutinho’s role in inspiring the win was crucial, not least when Philippe Coutinho scored a sublime 75th-minute goal.
article_snippet: Coutinho’s influence on the team has grown in recent weeks, with three goals in Philippe Coutinho last seven appearances, and Brendan Rodgers feels the key to this consistency stems from Philippe Coutinho having peace of mind after signing a long-term contract last month.
article_snippet: Brendan Rodgers Brendan Rodgers can't hide Brendan Rodgers joy at the final whistle as Liverpool edged out City .
article_snippet: Brendan Rodgers had been spared the long trip to Istanbul for the the Barclays Premier League tie against Besiktas in midweek and the benefits were obvious as Brendan Rodgers passing and movement tormented Philippe Coutinho
article_snippet: It was a brilliant result and an equally brilliant performance,’ Rodgers enthused.
article_snippet: What made Liverpool’s performance all the more meritorious, according to Brendan Rodgers, was that their preparations had been disrupted by the Europa League.
highlights_snippet: Elsewhere, Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers hailed Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers side after the win .
  