Liverpool vs Aston Villa LIVE - score, Mohamed Salah, Ryan Gravenberch goals, commentary stream

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Had free-kick saved but should have scored after robbing Torres.Cody Gakpo 6Overcame a poor start to start to create problems when cutting inside and won one free-kick.Hugo Ekitike 5Appeared to be on a different wavelength to his team-mates for most of the opening half.20:52KEY EVENTHalf-time: Liverpool 1 Aston Villa 0The first time the champions have led at the break in the Premier League since Everton back on September 20.Mo Salah's goal is the difference after a horrorshow from Emi Martinez. Liverpool 1-0 Aston Villa (Salah)It's there!

20:13Ian DoyleNot greatLiverpool still look a team that seems unaware of this sport they're playing.Given they have only two new signings out there this evening, it's a little unsettling.Early days, though.20:07Paul GorstOff the postMorgan Rogers cuts inside and hits the post.Liverpool were played through too easily there, all came from Kamara picking it up in oceans of space after Villa had beat the home side's press. 20:00Ian DoyleCan Liverpool do it?It's the big question from everyone here.Can Liverpool score first?We shall soon find out...19:53Ian DoyleAtmosphereThere was a very good atmosphere - at least until 10 minutes in the second half - at Everton earlier today for the rugby league.There isn't much of a one so far inside Anfield and it was very subdued outside earlier.Not much of a surprise really.

Good to see Ryan Gravenberch back from injury, at least.And it's a big night for that front three!19:07Paul GorstTeam news in fullArne Slot makes nine changes to his Liverpool team for tonight's visit of Aston Villa. They will need time to get comfortable and strong with the players they have, but individually they have very good players.My respect is massive, and I know it's going to be very difficult to get something there.