- Aston Villa and Liverpool played out a 2-2 draw in a rescheduled Premier League fixture
- Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold scored for the visitors, while Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins netted for Villa
- Liverpool extended their lead over Arsenal to eight points but have played one match more
Key Takeaways:
Aston Villa and Liverpool shared the points in a 2-2 draw in a rescheduled Premier League Matchweek 29 fixture. Originally set for mid-March, the match was moved forward due to Liverpool’s upcoming Carabao Cup final against Newcastle. The result saw Arne Slot’s side extend their lead over Arsenal to eight points, though they have played one match more.
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Aston Villa’s new signings Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford were handed their first starts, while Tyrone Mings returned to the starting lineup after recovering from injury. Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead in the 29th minute, but Villa responded with an equaliser from Youri Tielemans in the 38th. Ollie Watkins then completed the turnaround in first-half stoppage time, sending the hosts into the break with a 2-1 lead.
Liverpool responded in the 61st minute through Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose goal brought the visitors back on level terms. Despite dominating the match and creating numerous chances, the Reds were unable to find a winner. Diogo Jota and Darwin Núñez missed key opportunities, with Jota also striking the post. Emiliano Martínez made several crucial saves to keep Villa in the game.
Aston Villa had late chances of their own, with Donyell Malen and Jaden Philogene-Rodgers coming close to securing a victory, but both failed to convert. Villa extended their unbeaten home run to 13 matches but have now gone ten games without a win against Liverpool. The Reds had won the reverse fixture 2-0 at Anfield earlier in the season.
Liverpool now turn their attention to two crucial upcoming fixtures — an away clash against Manchester City followed by a home meeting with Newcastle.