Liverpool player ratings as Trent Alexander-Arnold excellent and seven others really good vs Aston Villa
Alisson Becker 8
Didn’t have a save to make first half but superb stop to beat out Cash header shortly after interval.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 9
Involved in both goals and pulled Villa defence apart with his crossfield passing. Excellent on the front foot and defensively also. Injury that forced substitution a worry, though.
Joel Matip 7
Missed good chance when glancing header wide but steady at the back and continued to be threat at set-pieces.
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Joe Gomez 8
Strong early aerial challenge set the tone for a solid showing of decisive defending. Switched to right-back after Alexander-Arnold departure.
Andy Robertson 8
Excellent endeavour down the left flank in both directions, particularly up against the tricky Bailey, the substitute eventually substituted. Delivered corner for the third.
Alexis Mac Allister 8
Improvement playing in the number six role and sensible use of possession helped calm game and wrest initiative for Liverpool early on. Got stuck in also. Subbed.
Dominik Szoboszlai 8
Thunderous left-footed strike opened the scoring and once again got through plenty of work. Already a clear crowd favourite.
Curtis Jones 7
Quietly helped link the play effectively on his return to starting line-up and pressed well. Subbed.
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Mohamed Salah 8
Combined well with Nunez in particular and created two chances, one of which was converted. In right place to score snaffle third and always a threat.
Darwin Nunez 8
Real focal point for the Liverpool attack, pressed well to win corner for first and shot hit post
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