Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa: Player Ratings

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He justified his place in the team, offering an assuredness on the left flank that has been missing this season. Alexis Mac Allister – 7 Like Konate, Mac Allister has been a shadow of last season’s self, but despite being only one of two players retained from midweek, he played his first 90 minutes of the campaign.

There were times early on when he was bypassed too easily in midfield, with his pace sorely lacking, but he grew into the game and saw one shot blocked by Ezri Konsa in a much-improved display. He fed a brilliant pass to assist Gravenberch for his goal and showed lots of passion, just ask Onana!

10 role at Anfield as he continues to showcase his versatility and relentlessness; he was superb yet again. Too often, he cut inside and nothing came of it, and he needs to mix up his game to make it harder for defenders to read him.