Liverpool’s alarming domestic slump is finally over after they defeated Aston Villa 2-0 at Anfield, a much-needed victory fueled by a historic goal from Mohamed Salah.
Salah scored his landmark 250th goal for the club in first-half stoppage time, capitalising on a catastrophic error by Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.
Ryan Gravenberch added a deflected second in the second half, securing a vital first clean sheet in 11 games for Arne Slot’s side.
The result, which propelled Liverpool to third, was a significant display of character, as captain Virgil van Dijk demanded.
The win now provides a crucial platform ahead of daunting Champions League and Premier League fixtures against Real Madrid and Manchester City.