Liverpool took an early lead against Aston Villa as Emi Martinez's error led to an own goal. Villa quickly equalized through Youri Tielemans. Cody Gakpo then scored to put Liverpool ahead again. Despite Villa's energy and opportunities, Liverpool leads 2-1 at halftime.
HT: Villa 1-2 Liverpool Contenders for goalkeeper clanger of the season and miss of the season, all in one 45-minute period for #AVFC. The energy is there, frontline's movement has caused issues and regular opportunities, but Villa need to find the ruthless streak in both boxes.
HT: Villa 1 #LFC 2: The Simon Hooper show has been lively. Liverpool slick going forward but so open/vulnerable at the other end. Dream start with Martinez's clanger but Tielemans soon equalised. Gakpo restoring the Reds' lead from close range but Villa really should be level.
It's been a lively evening at Villa Park! š„ Liverpool are back in front through Cody Gakpo after a lengthy offiside check. It hasn't been a vintage evening for Emi Martinez so far.. #BBCFootball #AVLLIV https://t.co/3zWjWrFJcu
23' - GET IN!!! Gomez's shot is parried and Gakpo taps in at the back post! [1-2] #AVLLIV https://t.co/1B7Uakcatx
Goal. Cody Gakpo taps in from Joe Gomez's cross. 2-1 Liverpool. #AVFC
That... did not go well for Emi Martinez. š¬ Villa are soon level though through Youri Tielemans! #BBCFootball #AVLLIV https://t.co/S972kF7Kpt
12' - Goal for Aston Villa. Youri Tielemans. [1-1] #AVLLIV
Liverpool take the lead at Villa Park ā but it's through Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez. A rare error from the goalkeeper. #AVLLIV | #AVFC | #LFC š„ @SkySportsPL https://t.co/MVjk2IJetr
What a start for the away side! ā±ļø Liverpool lead within the first 64 seconds as Emi Martinez knocks the ball into his own net š® #AVLLIV
2' - Elliott's cross is deflected and goes into the net to give us the lead through an own goal! [0-1] #AVLLIV https://t.co/LsYT3SeQ9r
Goal Liverpool. 1st minute. A clanger from Martinez, with the ball deflecting off Torres and it goes through Martinez's hands. The Holte End sings "The World's Number 1' to rally. 0-1 #AVFC
1' - Up and running at Villa Park š¢āŖ [0-0] #AVLLIV