Liverpool’s run of four Premier League defeats on the spin is over as they move up to third.
Is that exactly what Liverpool needed?
Three points, two goals, a clean sheet and a goal for Mo Salah.
This is a massive result for Liverpool. Finally a chance to build some momentum. The only problem is that they’ve got Real Madrid and Man City next.
‘Champions, champions,’ chant the home fans and the feelgood factor has returned to Anfield as Liverpool end a four-game losing run in the league.
It’s the start of a massive spell for the club with Real Madrid at Anfield on Tuesday followed by a trip to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Saturday.
This was the sort of performance we have been more used to from Liverpool over the past season and a half.
Mohamed Salah was gifted a first, Ryan Gravenberch added a second, but Villa never looked like getting it back level and they suffer a first league loss after four wins in arow.