Salah and Gravenberch Lift Liverpool Past Aston Villa
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch scored to secure a 3-1 victory for Liverpool over Aston Villa in a Premier League match on Sunday. The win provides a notable boost for Liverpool ahead of upcoming Champions League ties against Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Earlier in the match, a potential Aston Villa goal by Ekitiké was disallowed by the video assistant referee for offside, prompting relief among Liverpool supporters.
Salah extended his remarkable Liverpool record,capitalizing on a misplaced pass from Aston Villa’s Martínez intended for Torres. He skillfully maneuvered around Torres and slotted the ball into an unguarded net for his second goal in two games.
Gravenberch added to Liverpool’s lead just before the hour mark with a 20-yard shot that deflected off Ezri Konsa and Torres before beating the Villa goalkeeper. The goal followed another defensive error from Martínez, who attempted a risky pass to Torres under pressure.
Liverpool’s victory was met with visible relief from manager Arne Slot and the team’s supporters, signaling a release of pressure as they turn their attention to challenging upcoming fixtures.
