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The result delivered three crucial points for Arne Slot's side with Real Madrid to come in the Champions League this week. Emi Martinez was at fault for the opening goal (Image: 2025 Daniel Chesterton/Offside) "The Egyptian followed the defiant brilliance of last week's goal against Brentford with another record-breaking strike, to give Liverpool a lead they deserved for their first-half dominance.
He was in vintage fettle, even going on a dribble up the touchline through two opponents before being tackled by a third, as Slot applauded and Anfield ooh-ed and aah-ed." Andy Hunter - The Guardian - "As the pressure lifted inside Anfield and Liverpool entered stoppage time of their first Premier League win since 20 September, the Kop broke into a rousing chorus of Arne Slot's name. "Liverpool, the Premier League's crisis club before kick-off after six defeats in seven games, sit third in the table after starting an important week with a deserved win against Villa." Liverpool's players celebrate against Villa (Image: 2025 Liverpool FC) Richard Jolly - The Independent - "Liverpool had reasons to dread the prospect of history being made at Anfield.
"It was more about Anfield's beloved 'Egyptian King', however. Ryan Gravenberch had just added to Mohamed Salah's first-half opener and the Liverpool faithful made sure their backing of an embattled Arne Slot was heard loud and clear.
