Roberto Firmino thought he'd equalised but VAR showed a marginal offside decision against Diogo Jota in the build-up, Fans fumed at VAR as the technology drew a line on Jota's elbow and not his shirt sleeve as Liverpool were denied a leveller. They were getting between the lines and generating chance after chance. Mings was at fault in Villa's meeting with Fulham last weekend and he's almost guilty there too. Jota helped a pass on to Andrew Robertson as he burst through to the edge of the Villa area and the Scotland left back unleashed a fierce drive towards the corner of the goal. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. A late Trent Alexander-Arnold belter banished Liverpool’s Anfield blues, ending a winless run on the ground that spanned four months, slicing through Aston Villa’s European ambitions. That's certainly a contentious end to a decent first half at Anfield. But Villa remain in front. Based on our detailed analysis of statistics listed below and other factors, we are predicting both teams to not score in this game, under 2.5 goals, and a Liverpool home win. Liverpool legend John Barnes has admitted 'things haven't really worked out' for Naby Keita at Anfield with the Reds midfielder still struggling for form three years after his £52million move - and fears he could be offloaded this summer. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could leave out the likes of Mohamed Salah and Thiago Alcantara for the visit of Aston Villa on Saturday.. Liverpool's corner - and a subsequent second one - come to nothing. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? 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In the end, though, it was that moment of class, and redemption, from Alexander-Arnold that settled it and ended Liverpool’s cursed run. Mane has had a hectic schedule over the past three campaigns but Klopp insists physical fatigue has nothing to do with the way he has struggled; Liverpool's manager has alluded to an issue with his confidence and expects one good performance will change the tide. It truly was one of the most jaw-dropping scorelines of this - or indeed any other - Premier League campaign. Some more good football by Liverpool. His compatriot Mohamed Salah comes over to have a word of comfort. The hosts scored four times in the first half before adding a fifth in stoppage time at Villa Park. So much for LiVARpool. Jurgen Klopp’s men were on the verge of adding a latest episode to their How to Create, Dominate, but Lose series this season, but the relentless Mohamed Salah cancelled out an Ollie Watkins opener before the right-back morphed into a game-changer again. 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However, with a chunk of stoppage time expected, there is still plenty of time for a winner. In a dramatic end to the first half at the Etihad, Stuart Dallas fired Leeds into the lead from the edge of the box but the visitors were reduced to 10 men shortly afterwards with Liam Cooper dismissed for a high tackle on Gabriel Jesus. Liverpool have been their biggest enemies this season, along with injuries and then followed by head-scratching VAR calls. Liverpool's Diogo Jota has scored more Premier League goals as a substitute this season than any other player (4), while only Christian Benteke (6 in 2015-16) has scored more substitute goals for Liverpool in a Premier League campaign than the Portuguese forward. Villa had dropped the fewest points from winning positions this season but, faced with opponents motivated by a sense of injustice at the disallowed goal, they conceded 11 minutes after the interval. Alexander-Arnold, dropped from Gareth Southgate’s England squad, then the hero of Liverpool’s away win at Arsenal, was the fall-guy in Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final defeat at Valdebebas, when he inadvertently guided a diving header into the path of Marco Asensio and allowed him to score Madrid’s second goal. John McGinn supplied Watkins, who created space around Ozan Kabak to strike. Substitutes not used: Keita, Adrian, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tsimikas, Davies, R Williams. A bold move as Liverpool go for the winner. What will the second half bring us? Jota manages to wriggle away from him close to the touchline on the left side before the defender dragged him back. Villa could certainly do with a second goal if they're to leave Anfield with all three points. They'd started to pile on the pressure as we entered five minutes of stoppage time and after Sadio Mane was denied brilliantly by Emiliano Martinez, the ball popped out to the edge of the box. The only place to visit for all your LFC match action, game stats, fixtures, results and live commentary news, videos, history, league table and match information. Wesley (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Liverpool 2-1 Aston Villa: Mohamed Salah had earlier cancelled out Ollie Watkins’ opener with the three points lifting the champions up to fourth, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool celebrates after scoring. The days when Liverpool made their own luck are a distant memory now. It would have served as an equaliser before the break, but the decision served as another example as to why the top flight needs to get in line with the Champions League approach and only rule for offside when the graphics prove a clear call. After a run of 32 shots without a Premier League goal since July, Aston Villa forward Trézéguet has found the net with two of his last three attempts in the competition. If, back then, there had been a prediction that the humiliation at Villa wouldn’t be Liverpool’s nadir this season, ridicule would’ve accompanied it. The outgoing champions did not start well, either, and Alexander-Arnold looked as if the memories of Madrid still haunted him. Jurgen Klopp could consider a much-needed rest for the out-of-form Sadio Mane, with the option of bringing Roberto Firmino back into Liverpool’s lineup vs. Aston Villa.. Before and after that key moment, Liverpool could and should have altered the scoreboard. On the absence of Morgan Sanson…He took a whack on the knee and we’re going to rest him. Andy Robertson today's cover star on the matchday programme at Anfield. Watkins took the ball towards the goalline and then laid it back into the path of Mahmoud Trezeguet. Liverpool played against Aston Villa in 2 matches this season. The last reigning champions Villa did the league double over was Arsenal in 1989-90. This fixture was to be Liverpool’s platform to right a wrong that stands as one of the Premier League’s greatest shocks, but it devolved into a rescue mission before Alexander-Arnold’s curling beauty. The two sets of players gather around the centre circle. A man in form and he came close there. Tyrone Mings completely missed Jota's pass which left the Egypt international with only Emiliano Martinez to beat but his shot with the outside of his left foot rolled wide of the post. It will come back because he is too good a player for it not to but some of that loss of confidence was in evidence early on. A couple of minutes before half time, Liverpool paid for that profligacy. Published: 08:48 EDT, 10 April 2021 | Updated: 19:58 EDT, 10 April 2021. 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Firmino, Diogo Jota and Salah were regularly in decisive positions, but either failed to test Martinez or aimed straight at him. Substitute Anwar El Ghazi should have done better in the closing seconds with a flying header he put wide. Liverpool have no fresh injury concerns but Jürgen Klopp intends to assess the condition of his squad before deciding on his line-up for Saturday’s meeting with Aston Villa. Villa really aren't helping themselves by just giving the ball away with loose passes. Aston Villa have only won one of their last 27 top-flight away games against the reigning champions (D6 L20), winning 1-0 against Man Utd at Old Trafford in December 2009. Would you believe it? Konsa the first player into the book this afternoon. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Mane replaced Firmino for the final 15 minutes but it was a volley from another substitute Thiago Alcantara which Martinez parried with the ball dropping to Liverpool's right-back Alexander-Arnold on the left of the penalty area and he delivered with the sweetest of strikes. Liverpool thought they had equalised in added on time at the end of the first half when Firmino lifted a shot into the net from close range after some goalmouth pinball but VAR decided that Jota had strayed fractionally offside in the build-up. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Not the most composed start by Ozan Kabak, who is chased down and dispossessed by John McGinn, ultimately conceding a free-kick in the corner. On the start given to Trezeguet today…I think players earn the right to play and his impact last week is what you want off the bench. Ramsey sits down again. The Guinean, 26 was hauled off before half time in the Champions League first leg against Real Madrid, having failed to put a marker down in the midfield battle with Toni Kroos and Luke Modric. Liverpool vs Aston Villa (3pm) Crystal Palace vs Chelsea (5.30pm) TOMORROW Burnley vs Newcastle United (12pm) West Ham United vs Leicester City (2.05pm) Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United (4.30pm) Andrew Robertson crosses well from the left looking for Mohamed Salah but keeper Emiliano Martinez comes out to gather the ball. Midway through the first half, Kabak and the rest of the Liverpool’s defence allowed Ezri Konsa a free header at the back post that Alisson was grateful to see directed straight at him. The Villa defender fails to cut out a pass through and it falls perfectly to Salah in a one on one with keeper Martinez. FA Cup Third Round, Villa Park January 8, 2021 ESPN FC's Frank Leboeuf and Shaka Hislop try to make sense of Liverpool's 7-2 defeat vs. Aston Villa. That's a massive let off for Aston Villa - and Tyrone Mings in particular! England manager Gareth Southgate is at Anfield today and what a statement that was. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Well, they are level now and there's nothing VAR can do to wipe that one off. The Egyptian was quickest to react to head home after Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez pushed the ball out to him, Salah celebrates the goal with Andrew Robertson, whose shot was pushed into his path by Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, Villa took the lead late in the first-half when Ollie Watkins stole a yard on Ozan Kabak and fired a low shot into the net, Watkins celebrates with Douglas Luiz after handing Villa the lead against the run of first-half play at Anfield, Villa's player celebrate after Watkins (centre) hands them the lead in a match that was of significance for the top four race. The visitors still offered a threat, however, and Trezeguet hit the inside of the post from Watkins' lay-off. Then Liverpool’s substitutes Xherdan Shaqiri and Thiago combined, the latter’s volley superbly saved by Martinez. They're enjoying over 70 per cent of the ball and there's plenty of space being left by Villa's defence. The 25-year-old was ruled out of the game after complaining of further shin pain during training the day before. Aston Villa have already netted seven league goals against Liverpool this season, with only Man City in 2017-18 ever scoring more against the Reds in a single Premier League season (8). Just as remarkably, Aston Villa fancy some European adventures next season as well. Welcome along to our live coverage of the 3pm Premier League game today from Anfield. Alisson got a hand to it, but it was not strong enough. Both sides looked capable of winning. McGinn slipped a pass to Watkins 15 yards out, Kabak gave him too much time to control the ball and when Watkins lashed the ball goalwards, Alisson let the shot squirm past his right hand and into the net. It looks like Villa will have to make an enforced switch now because Bertrand Traore has picked up a knock and has exited the pitch. The result was harsh on Villa who many might argue had done more than enough to earn a share of the points at least and who had taken the lead through Ollie Watkins on the stroke of half time. Premier League, Saturday, April 10th, 2021. for #LIVAVL. Both teams pushed for a winner, but one did not seem forthcoming. Ollie Watkins is the latest player to be booked. It was the first time Liverpool had won at their former fortress since they beat Spurs here on December 16thand the win lifted them back into the top four. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. When Liverpool host Aston Villa on Saturday it will be 115 days since the Reds last won a league game at home. Matt Targett the latest Villa man into the book for blocking off Mohamed Salah near the right-hand corner of the box. The game opened up now and both sides spurned opportunities with sloppy final passes. It is one of the most surprising Premier League scorelines ever: defending champions Liverpool hammered 7-2 by Aston Villa. And Villa go close to restoring their advantage - Trezeguet firing against the post with what looked like the outside of his boot after Watkins had done really well to hold the ball up. Aston Villa 7 (SEVEN) Liverpool 2. It’s a win of real significance for Liverpool and their first in nine league matches at Anfield. Nor did Liverpool look comfortable at the back. This is all a bit too simple for Liverpool at the minute. ': Roy Keane left unimpressed by Jesse Lingard's goal celebration but hails 'good pro' for staying fit in Man United exile after West Ham heroics against Leicester, MARTIN SAMUEL: Grand National history maker Rachael Blackmore has single-handedly changed racing's narrative in 2021. Ahead of the 32nd anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster later this week, Aston Villa CEO Christian Purslow laid a wreath in remembrance at Anfield before today's game. Ozan Kabak has hardly been an unqualified success since he arrived at Anfield and he began the game by being eased off the ball far too easily by John McGinn and conceding a free kick in a dangerous area. An absurd result; an embarrassing jolt for the defending champions but little more. With half-time approaching, they looked to have shredded that plot line with rapid interchanges between Jota, Salah and Andy Roberston ended up with Firmino scooping in the loose ball after a Mings intervention. A first change for Liverpool as we enter the final 20 minutes with Thiago Alcantara coming on for Georginio Wijnaldum in their midfield. It did little to improve the mood of Klopp who had seen his side go behind moments earlier having dominated possession and attempts at goal, a familiar failing since Christmas. No, that isn’t a typo… the leaders Manchester City are trailing Leeds 1-0 and we are into the final 20 minutes. Liverpool get us back up and running, shooting towards the Kop. It's been all Liverpool in this first half with chance after chance - and yet now they find themselves trailing! Half-time brought widespread evisceration of VAR and a blizzard of statistics about Liverpool’s appalling home form. 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