Liverpool brought an end to their four-match losing streak with a confident 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield. Mohamed Salah reached a career landmark with his 250th goal for the club, while Ryan Gravenberch added the second to secure a much-needed win.
This victory come after t he Reds suffered a 3-0 from Crystal Palace , a result that left fans demanding a response. Ahead of the game, Softfootball reported that Virgil van Dijk urged his teammates to be focused against Villa . His leadership was evident as the team showed character and control from the start to finish of the game.
Aston Villa began brightly, with Morgan Rogers rattling the post in the early stages, but Liverpool quickly settled. Dominik Szoboszlai went close from range and Cody Gakpo saw a header drift wide before Hugo Ekitike's finish was ruled out for offside.