The reds capped a brilliant week - three wins against three top teams - and now head into the international break with plenty of confidence (and that gap at the top of the division).

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And it was Darwin Nunez, the mercurial Uruguayan, who provided the game's opening goal

From a Villa corner, Salah broke away before he was dragged down by Leon Bailey

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Villa ended the first half and started the second half better - determined to draw level.

The reds increased in confidence throughout the second half and Villa's threat faded - eventually who else but Mo Salah ensured there would be no nail-biting in the final ten minutes

Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah make it another win from the reds.