Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on November 9, 2024. Mohamed Salah starred once again, scoring his 10th goal of the season to seal all three points for Arne Slot’s men.
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The match began with a bang as Darwin Nunez opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 20th minute. He capitalized on a quick counter-attack following a Villa corner, firing past Emiliano Martinez.
Nunez had a chance to double his tally shortly after, but he missed the target from another breakaway. Villa responded with chances of their own, with Amadou Onana and Diego Carlos testing Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher with sharp saves.
In the second half, the pace of the game slowed, with Villa looking to get back into the match. Morgan Rogers missed a golden opportunity to equalize immediately after the break. However, Liverpool remained resilient, and with Villa pressing, Salah delivered in the 84th minute, tucking home a calm finish to secure the win.
Goalkeeper & Defence
Caoimhin Kelleher (8/10): Made two crucial saves in quick succession, showing his reliability when called upon.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (6/10): Looked confident but had to leave the field early due to injury.
Ibrahima Konate (8/10): A key figure in Liverpool’s defensive setup, alongside Van Dijk.
Virgil van Dijk (9/10): A towering performance at the back, providing the assist for Nunez’s opener and controlling the defence.
Andrew Robertson (8/10): Solid throughout, showing his importance as a consistent performer.
Midfield
Ryan Gravenberch (7/10): Was forced to defend more than usual but contributed effectively in midfield.
Alexis Mac Allister (6/10): A quiet performance with little influence on the game.
Curtis Jones (7/10): Worked tirelessly, both attacking and defending, to maintain his team’s advantage.
Attack
Mohamed Salah (8/10): Although quieter in the second half, he made the difference with his late goal to wrap up the win.
Darwin Nunez (8/10): Took his goal expertly and created further opportunities, though he missed a chance to score a second.
Luis Diaz (8/10): Pressed high and worked hard, providing energy and creativity on the left flank.
Subs & Manager
Conor Bradley (7/10): Linked up well with Salah and added fresh energy to the attack.
Cody Gakpo (6/10): Made little impact after coming on.
Dominik Szoboszlai (7/10): Delivered dangerous crosses that added to Liverpool’s offensive threat.
Waturu Endo (N/A): Came on too late to influence the game.
Arne Slot (8/10): Set his team up well to exploit Villa’s vulnerabilities on the counter-attack, and his tactical acumen secured another significant win.
Liverpool’s victory moves them five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, further asserting their title credentials in a tightly contested Premier League season.
