New Delhi: After a fantastic win over Leverkusen, Arne Slot came back to the Premier League with just two changes to his side as Andy Robertson and Darwin Nunez came back to the side. After Manchester City’s dismal show against Brighton and Hove Albion, Liverpool were on track to be five points clear off as international break came along.
Handing Aston Villa a clinical 2-0 defeat at Anfield, the game was Liverpool’s 15th win from 17 matches under Alot. Nunez put the side ahead in the 20th minute when Mohamed Salah amazing sprint towards the Villan half was perfectly finished from an awkward angle.
GET IN THERE!!! ✊🔴 #LIVAVL pic.twitter.com/H0v0CbwRRG
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 9, 2024
Arne Slot had mentioned in the games against Leverkusen and Brighton that the team lacked intensity during the starting stages of the match. However, with a chance to take 28 points from 11 games, the team was much different. Villa on the other hand had come on the back of three consecutive defeats across competition. They played a much more intense second half.
The visiting side had managed to briefly break Liverpool’s momentum as they pressed and broke into the Red’s half, with Caoimhin Kelleher making two impressive saves in the first half. Leone Bailey had almost found the back of the net from Youri TIeleman’s cross. Jacob Ramsey, too, was making a run for the Liverpool goalpost, but Ryan Gravenberch blocked the effort.
Villa though were strong in patches were lacking in the final third and were often prone to breaks. After Salah’s assist in the 20th minute, he produced his eighth goal for the season in the 84th minute when Diego Carlos headed the ball straight towards the Egyptian. Salah then sprinted ahead and eluded Emiliano Martinez to hand Unai Emery’s side a 2-0 defeat.
Man of the Match
Mohamed Salah’s game by numbers vs. Aston Villa:
19 passes in final third
6 touches in opp. box
4 duels won
3 shots
3x possession won
2 chances created
2 tackles
2 fouls won
1 goal
1 assist
Involved in both goals. ⚽️🅰️#LIVAVL pic.twitter.com/lv7df3pptx
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) November 9, 2024
Mohamed Salah has been playing some of the best football this season for Liverpool. During Sunday’s clash, both goals had his involvement and in 21 goals scored so far in the season by the side, eight have come from the 32-year-old’s shoe with a further six made through assists.
While Liverpool were ahead through Salah’s assists, the final nail in the coffin for Aston Villa was Salah’s goal in the closing minutes. This ensured that Liverpool went into the break with a five-point lead and the momentum clearly on their side.
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