First Half – Salah Strikes Before the Break
Liverpool entered this match desperate to end a run of four straight defeats.
The opening 40 minutes were tense, with both sides struggling to create clear chances, until Mohamed Salah found space in the box and finished calmly after a defensive error by Aston Villa.
The goal, his 250th for Liverpool, was met with thunderous applause at Anfield — a moment of relief and celebration for fans and players alike.
Second Half – Gravenberch Secures the Win
After the interval, Liverpool looked sharper and more confident.
In the 58th minute, Ryan Gravenberch doubled the lead with a low strike that deflected off a Villa defender and left the keeper helpless.
From there, the Reds managed the game well — high pressing, patient possession, and renewed composure.
Aston Villa pushed late, but Liverpool’s defense, marshalled by Virgil van Dijk, stood firm.
Key Moments
- 45’ – Goal: Mohamed Salah (assist: Luis Díaz)
- 58’ – Goal: Ryan Gravenberch (deflection)
- 78’ – Save: Alisson denies Watkins with a reflex stop
Manager Reaction
Arne Slot praised his team’s mentality:
“We’ve worked hard through a difficult run. Tonight, luck was finally on our side because we earned it.”
He also congratulated Salah:
“Two hundred and fifty goals — that’s legendary. But what matters most is how he lifts the entire team.”
What It Means
The victory lifts Liverpool back into the top-four discussion and restores confidence before crucial matches against Real Madrid in the Champions League and Manchester City in the league.
For Salah, it was another record — for the club, a reminder that Anfield’s spirit never fades.
Highlights (Video)
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