Liverpool brought an end to their four-match losing streak with a confident 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield. Mohamed Salah reached a career landmark with his 250th goal for the club, while Ryan Gravenberch added the second to secure a much-needed win.
This victory come after the Reds suffered a 3-0 from Crystal Palace, a result that left fans demanding a response. Ahead of the game, Softfootball reported that Virgil van Dijk urged his teammates to be focused against Villa. His leadership was evident as the team showed character and control from the start to finish of the game.
Aston Villa began brightly, with Morgan Rogers rattling the post in the early stages, but Liverpool quickly settled. Dominik Szoboszlai went close from range and Cody Gakpo saw a header drift wide before Hugo Ekitike’s finish was ruled out for offside.
The breakthrough came just before half-time when Salah punished a loose pass from goalkeeper Emi Martinez, slotting into an open net to give the hosts the advantage.
It was a poacher’s finish that underscored his consistency and composure in front of goal.
Thirteen minutes after the restart, Gravenberch marked his return from injury with a powerful strike that deflected off Pau Torres and wrong-footed Martinez. From there, Liverpool controlled the tempo and looked in command.
Despite second-half changes from Villa, including Ross Barkley and Jadon Sancho, Liverpool’s defence, led by Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté, stood firm. New goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili impressed with several sharp saves to preserve the clean sheet.
The result lifts spirits at Anfield and steadies Liverpool’s campaign. Salah’s milestone moment and Gravenberch’s sharp display summed up a night that reminded fans of the Reds’ resilience, discipline, and attacking quality.
On their official X handle, Liverpool posted the final score to wrap up their coverage of the match.
They also took to their official X handle to celebrate Mohamed Salah reaching 250 goals for the club.
