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Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield, capitalizing on Manchester City’s earlier defeat to Brighton.
The win took Liverpool to 28 points, equaling their best start to a season in the last 34 years, only bettered by their 31-point tally in 2019-20, when they went on to win the league.
Darwin Nunez opened the scoring in the 20th minute, reacting quickest to a loose ball to fire past Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Mohamed Salah then sealed the win in the 84th minute, racing onto a long ball from Virgil van Dijk and scoring after a tangle with Villa’s Leon Bailey, although there were calls for a foul.
Villa, despite their struggles, created several chances, with Caoimhín Kelleher making key saves and Ryan Gravenberch blocking a follow-up shot.
Liverpool’s defense held firm, even after losing Trent Alexander-Arnold to injury.
Villa’s frustrations grew as they pushed for an equalizer but were denied by strong defensive interventions.
The win marked a significant achievement for manager Arne Slot, who has now won 15 of his first 17 matches.
Villa, meanwhile, suffered their fourth consecutive defeat under Unai Emery and will look to bounce back when they host Crystal Palace after the international break.
This article was updated 2 weeks ago