Liverpool took advantage of Manchester City’s slip-up to tighten their grip at the summit of the Premier League table.
Darwin Nunez Sent Liverpool Into The Lead In The 20th Minute Against Aston Villa
The Reds showed their superiority over Aston Villa, as Darwin Nunez recorded their opening goal in the game in the 20th minute.
Mohamed Salah sprinted away toward the penalty area from halfway before Leon Bailey bundled him over.
The ball ran free towards Nunez, who drove further into the box before firing an effort past goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from a tight angle.
The goal was Darwin Nunez’s 3rd goal across all competitions this season after 13 matches and his 5th goal contribution.
Mohamed Salah’s Goal Seals Victory For Liverpool
Mohamed Salah stamped the victory for Liverpool in the 84th minute, with the Egyptian expertly finishing off an opportunity after driving from the halfway line into the box.
Salah’s contribution in the game against Aston Villa has seen him become the player to have scored and assisted in a Premier League game in the competition’s history for the 2nd most time.
Wayne Rooney etched this record into history 36 times, while Mohamed Salah has scored and assisted in a Premier League game 35 times.
His assist for Darwin Nunez’s opener also resulted in him becoming the player to have been involved in more goals (13) than any other player in the Premier League.
The Egypt international has scored 10 goals and provided 10 assists in 17 games across all competitions this season.
Trent Alexander-Arnold Injured
Despite the victory, Liverpool fans were not entirely happy, as they witnessed Trent Alexander-Arnold being withdrawn in the 25th minute due to Injury.
Alexander-Arnold was replaced by Conor Bradley, who put up an impressive showing in the defensive department.
Moreover, Caoimhin Kelleher was stellar in between the sticks for Liverpool and he produced many saves to keep them ahead.
Liverpool Are In Good Hands
The win also meant Dutch tactician Arne Slot has made the best start by any Premier League manager in history, with 15 wins from 17 competitive games in charge.
Liverpool And Aston Villa’s Position
The Reds remain at the summit of the Premier League table with 28 points, having won 9 games, drawn 1, and lost 1.
Aston Villa has struggled in recent matches, with Unai Emery’s side currently on a 4 match-losing streak.
The Villains are also winless in their last 5 matches, having drawn 1 and lost 4 games across all competitions.
Aston Villa is present in 8th position on the Premier League table, having won 5 matches, drawing 3, and lost 3 games thus far this season.
Meanwhile, Liverpool head into the final international break of the year leading the Premier League table and with the belief that they can claim the crown.
Liverpool And Aston Villa’s Next Match
The Reds return to action on Sunday, November 24, 2024, with an away clash against Southampton.
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa trade tackles with Crystal Palace on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in their next competitive affair.
