Overview Lineup Statistics Comments Head to head 90 + 4' Aston Villa with a deserved victory after a fine display 90 + 4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle 90 + 4' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 31%, Liverpool: 69%. 90 + 4' A shot by Bertrand Traore is blocked. 90 + 4' Ahmed El Mohamady of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate. 90 + 3' Bertrand Traore of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate. 90 + 3' Aston Villa start a counter attack. 90 + 3' Trent Alexander-Arnold takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall 90 + 2' Yellow card for Marvelous Nakamba. 90 + 2' The referee signals a free kick as Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa trips Mohamed Salah 90 + 1' Marvelous Nakamba of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate. 90 + 1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added. 90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 28%, Liverpool: 72%. 90' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left. 89' The referee signals a free kick as James Milner from Liverpool trips Ross Barkley 89' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 89' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 88' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 88' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 88' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 87' Trezeguet is leaving the field to be replaced by Bertrand Traore in a tactical substitution. 87' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 86' James Milner from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left. 86' James Milner sees his shot deflected off target 85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 27%, Liverpool: 73%. 85' A shot by Jack Grealish is blocked. 85' A shot by Ross Barkley is blocked. 85' Oh no. From a promising position Ross Barkley from Aston Villa miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted. 85' Ollie Watkins wastes a huge chance as he hits the crossbar with a volley! 84' Takumi Minamino from Liverpool is ruled offside. 83' Diogo Jota sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it 83' Liverpool are trying to create something here. 82' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 82' Marvelous Nakamba shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control 82' John McGinn releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it... 82' Could be a good chance here as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 81' James Milner is penalised for pushing Ross Barkley. 81' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 81' Takumi Minamino from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent. 81' Could be a good chance here as Diogo Jota from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 81' Curtis Jones of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate. 80' Goal kick for Aston Villa. 80' Matty Cash is leaving the field to be replaced by Ahmed El Mohamady in a tactical substitution. 80' Douglas Luiz is leaving the field to be replaced by Marvelous Nakamba in a tactical substitution. 80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 27%, Liverpool: 73%. 79' A chance presents itself to Diogo Jota from Liverpool but his header goes wide 79' Takumi Minamino of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate. 79' A shot by Takumi Minamino is blocked. 79' Mohamed Salah of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate. 79' Takumi Minamino of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate. 78' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 78' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand 77' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 27%, Liverpool: 73%. 75' G O O O A A A L - Jack Grealish with the goal! 75' John McGinn carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball 75' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 74' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 74' Liverpool are trying to create something here. 73' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 73' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 73' Ollie Watkins is penalised for pushing Fabinho. 72' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool tries to play a nice 1-2 with Emiliano Martinez, but [goalkeeper] comes out of his goal to claim it. 72' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Ollie Watkins found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save 72' Trezeguet carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball 71' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 71' Liverpool are trying to create something here. 70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 27%, Liverpool: 73%. 70' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 69' The referee signals a free kick as Trezeguet from Aston Villa trips Curtis Jones 69' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 69' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 68' Roberto Firmino is leaving the field to be replaced by James Milner in a tactical substitution. 68' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 66' GOAL! - Jack Grealish from Aston Villa scores after his effort is deflected past the goalkeeper. 66' Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate. 66' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 65' Roberto Firmino is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa. 65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 27%, Liverpool: 73%. 65' Could be a good chance here as Ross Barkley from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 65' Aston Villa start a counter attack. 64' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 64' The game is restarted. 64' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 63' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 63' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 63' Goal kick for Liverpool. 63' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space 62' Aston Villa start a counter attack. 61' Diogo Jota is penalised for pushing John McGinn. 61' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 61' Joseph Gomez is leaving the field to be replaced by Curtis Jones in a tactical substitution. 60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 28%, Liverpool: 72%. 60' Roberto Firmino provided the assist for the goal. 60' G O O O A A A L - Mohamed Salah with the goal! 60' Could be a good chance here as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 60' Liverpool start a counter attack. 60' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 59' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 58' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 57' The referee signals a free kick as Trezeguet from Aston Villa trips Georginio Wijnaldum 57' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 55' Jack Grealish provided the assist for the goal. 55' GOAL! - Ross Barkley from Aston Villa scores after his effort is deflected past the goalkeeper. 55' Some neat football here as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa plays a 1-2 with Ross Barkley. 55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 26%, Liverpool: 74%. 55' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 54' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 54' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 54' Andrew Robertson of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate. 53' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 53' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 53' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it 53' Goal kick for Liverpool. 52' Ross Barkley fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box 52' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 52' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 52' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Gomez from Liverpool trips Ollie Watkins 51' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 26%, Liverpool: 74%. 50' Diogo Jota is penalised for pushing Matty Cash. 49' The referee signals a free kick as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool trips Jack Grealish 49' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 48' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 48' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space 48' Diogo Jota from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 48' Could be a good chance here as Andrew Robertson from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 48' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 46' Douglas Luiz pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked. 46' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Takumi Minamino 46' Aston Villa start a counter attack. 46' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 46' Naby Keita is leaving the field to be replaced by Takumi Minamino in a tactical substitution. 46' The second half is underway. Half time 45 + 4' Aston Villa has been the better team in this half 45 + 4' It's over! The referee blows for half time 45 + 4' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 26%, Liverpool: 74%. 45 + 3' Dangerous challenge by Diogo Jota from Liverpool. Tyrone Mings on the receiving end of that. 45 + 3' Could be a good chance here as Diogo Jota from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 45 + 3' Liverpool are trying to create something here. 45 + 2' Diogo Jota from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 45 + 2' Some neat football here as Diogo Jota from Liverpool plays a 1-2 with Georginio Wijnaldum. 45 + 2' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 45 + 2' Andrew Robertson has a great chance to score, but [goalkeeper] comes out strongly to save! 45 + 1' Mohamed Salah carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball 45 + 1' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 45 + 1' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 45 + 1' Liverpool are trying to create something here. 45 + 1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added. 45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 26%, Liverpool: 74%. 45' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 45' Mohamed Salah of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate. 45' Diogo Jota of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate. 45' Andrew Robertson of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate. 45' A shot from Trezeguet takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it 45' Aston Villa start a counter attack. 45' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 44' Naby Keita from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Matt Targett 44' Goal kick for Aston Villa. 43' Goal kick for Aston Villa. 42' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 42' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 40' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Aston Villa stands. 40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 26%, Liverpool: 74%. 40' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation. 39' Trezeguet provided the assist for the goal. 39' G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa taps the ball in! An easy finish for Ollie Watkins 39' Trezeguet from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box. 38' Virgil van Dijk commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book. 38' Reckless challenge there. Virgil van Dijk commits a rough foul on Ross Barkley 38' Aston Villa start a counter attack. 38' Liverpool are trying to create something here. 38' Fabinho from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 38' Liverpool are trying to create something here. 38' Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate. 37' Could be a good chance here as Mohamed Salah from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 37' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 37' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 25%, Liverpool: 75%. 35' G O O O A A A L - John McGinn from Aston Villa finds the back of the net from outside the box! 35' Ross Barkley from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right. 35' Should have been a goal! Ross Barkley gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by [goalkeeper]! 34' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 33' G O O O A A A L - Mohamed Salah reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away! 33' A shot by Naby Keita is blocked. 33' Diogo Jota of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate. 33' Liverpool are trying to create something here. 32' Matt Targett from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mohamed Salah 32' Goal kick for Liverpool. 31' How did he miss that? Trezeguet has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target! 31' Could be a good chance here as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 31' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 27%, Liverpool: 73%. 30' Fabinho from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 30' A shot by Trent Alexander-Arnold is blocked. 29' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left. 29' Could be a good chance here as Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 29' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 28' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right. 28' It's a good hit from long range by Diogo Jota who forces a save from [goalkeeper]. Corner kick. 28' Liverpool are trying to create something here. 27' Trezeguet from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 27' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box 27' The game is restarted. 26' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 26' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 26' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 25' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 25' Diogo Jota shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control 24' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 24' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 22' G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins with the goal! 22' Jack Grealish carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball 22' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left. 21' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left. 21' Should have been a goal! Roberto Firmino gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by [goalkeeper]! 21' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Diogo Jota 21' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 32%, Liverpool: 68%. 19' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside. 19' Roberto Firmino has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked! 19' Naby Keita of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate. 19' Liverpool start a counter attack. 18' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 18' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 17' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 16' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 42%, Liverpool: 58%. 15' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Roberto Firmino found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save 15' Naby Keita of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate. 15' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 14' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left. 14' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 14' Some neat football here as Andrew Robertson from Liverpool plays a 1-2 with Diogo Jota. 13' Liverpool are trying to create something here. 12' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 12' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack. 12' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa heads the ball to a team mate. 12' Aston Villa are trying to create something here. 11' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right. 11' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 11' Could be a good chance here as Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 11' A shot by Naby Keita is blocked. 10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Liverpool: 42%. 9' Liverpool are in control of the ball. 9' Goal kick for Liverpool. 8' How did he miss that? Ross Barkley has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target! 8' Could be a good chance here as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 8' Goal kick for Aston Villa. 7' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 7' Liverpool are trying to create something here. 6' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 6' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Liverpool: 44%. 4' Jack Grealish provided the assist for the goal. 4' G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins with the goal! 4' Jack Grealish of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate. 4' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 4' Aston Villa are in control of the ball. 3' Goal kick for Liverpool. 3' Trezeguet of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate. 2' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack. 2' Ross Barkley from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 2' Could be a good chance here as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 1' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 1' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside. 1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play 1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch. 1' Liverpool kick-off, and the game is underway. 0' The referee starts the match. 0' Welcome to Villa Park, the match will start in about 5 minutes. 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