Alisson Becker 7
Saved from Watkins and Luiz in build-up to Villa opener but lucky to escape when hitting a pass straight at the former. Two big saves from Ings second half.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 8
Caused a few problems for Villa with his deliveries early on before grasping the initiative after the break with a hugely impressive display, particularly going forward.
Joel Matip 7
On hand to force home the equaliser and the only Liverpool defender to retain composure during wayward opening, and retained level throughout.
Virgil van Dijk 7
Shot prompted the equaliser and gradually won his battle up against Watkins, even if he didn’t always have his own way before interval.
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Kostas Tsimikas 6
All over the place in the opening exchanges but did put a decent cross in for Mane header. Improved second half and one vital challenge denied Watkins.
Fabinho 4
Took an early knock, was subsequently bypassed regularly, got away with a few fouls and then went off with an apparent hamstring injury.
Naby Keita 7
Didn’t offer much protection defensively early doors but looked to probe Villa. Bad miss when miskicking from eight yards, but constantly looked to move Liverpool forward second half.
Curtis Jones 6
Barely involved amid all the mayhem early on but, like his colleagues, began to find some spaces in which to work after the half-hour mark. Subbed.
Luis Diaz 7
Took a few whacks but kept plugging away and was rewarded with a good assist for the second. Always a threat. Subbed.
Sadio Mane 8
Leapt well with one header midway through first half before clever nod put Liverpool ahead. Put in a tremendous amount of work.
Diogo Jota 7
Fair amount of endeavour first half but began to show a lot more quality after break and excellent pass in build-up to second goal.
Jordan Henderson (for Fabinho 30) 8
Brought a bit of much-needed bite to the midfield with some strong challenges and offered greater protection to the defence.
Thiago Alcantara (for Jones 62) 7
Won ball to initiate move for Liverpool’s second and passing brought composure.
Mohamed Salah (for Diaz 72) 6
Almost scored with first touch but wasn’t able to overly impact proceedings.
