Moving level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, Liverpool edged over the line in a tense affair at Villa Park in which they were ultimately deserving winners, beating the Clarets and Blues by a 2-1 scoreline.
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Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool
Liverpool grab a narrow win at Villa Park to go level on points with Manchester City #AVLLIVhttps://t.co/6TUi5WcIE1 pic.twitter.com/Q7OvesmsJC
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Match Proceedings
The first quarter of the half was underscored as the highlight of this contest as the home took an early lead but within a couple of minutes, the away side strike back with an equalizer.
Luca Digne’s left-footed cross reached towards Douglas Luiz’s head who rises the highest to plant a header to Allison but the rebound falls into the Brazilian’s path, and he proceeds to thump the ball into an unguarded net.
However, Joel Matip proved his worth in Klopp’s side after back a tangle of moments occurring in Villa’s penalty following Liverpool’s free-kick delivery, but the Cameroonian found himself on hand to prod it home from a close range.
What a response from Liverpool!
Joël Matip pokes the ball home and what a start we've had here at Villa Park! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/gE2Y4vnp9b
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 10, 2022
VAR came into intervention, checking the validity of Liverpool’s leveler but the video assistant referee’s verdict turned in the Merseyside’s favor which made the scoresheet on level terms.
Liverpool took hold of the game in the second half in their typical fashion and looked promising into the opposition’s box, as the full-backs in the Red shirt showcased their talents.
In addition to that Klopp’s side earned their deserving goal via Sadio Mane and Luiz Diaz’s dexterity as both displayed great composure in Villa’s 18-yar-box.
The Senegalese won the game for his side with a glancing header from the Colombian’s cross from the left and the title contenders came out of the game securing all the points.
Next Up: Liverpool will travel down south to play next Southampton in the Premier League
