2021/22
Matchweek 36
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WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Liverpool pull level with City thanks to Mane winner

Sadio Mane's superb second-half header put Liverpool level on points with leaders Manchester City as Jurgen Klopp's side came from behind to claim a crucial 2-1 win over Aston Villa.

Douglas Luiz put Villa ahead on three minutes when he finished at the second attempt after Alisson had parried his initial header.

But Liverpool levelled three minutes later through Joel Matip, who swept in from Virgil van Dijk's pass after the home side could not clear a free-kick.

Liverpool lost Fabinho to injury on the half-hour while Villa went close again when Philippe Coutinho shot narrowly over against his former side.

The winner came on 65 minutes when Mane cleverly diverted Luis Diaz's cross into the back of the net for his 15th PL goal of the season.

Liverpool join Man City on 86 points ahead of City's match with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday. A first defeat in four keeps Villa 11th with 43 points.

See: Villa report | Liverpool report

Next fixtures

Aston Villa: 15 May v Crystal Palace (H)
Liverpool: 17 May v Southampton (A)

Match officials

Referee: Jonathan Moss. Assistants: Lee Betts, Timothy Wood. Fourth official: Andy Madley. VAR: John Brooks. Assistant VAR: James Mainwaring.

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Match officials

Referee: Jonathan Moss

Assistants: Lee Betts, Timothy Wood

Fourth Official: Andy Madley

VAR: John Brooks

Assistant VAR: James Mainwaring

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      Season So Far

      Aston Villa
       
      Liverpool

      Top Player Stats

        Head-to-Head

        Aston Villa
        Total Wins
        13
        Home
        7
        Away
        6
        Liverpool
        Total Wins
        33
        Home
        17
        Away
        16

        Played

        58

        Draws 12

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