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Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool Play Out 2-2 Draw Against Aston Villa - In Pics

Liverpool maintained their eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a thrilling 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. The Reds, unbeaten in the league since a September loss to Nottingham Forest, initially took the lead with Mohamed Salah's 29th-minute goal. However, Villa responded with goals from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins, putting them ahead before Trent Alexander-Arnold equalised shortly after halftime. With this result, Liverpool sit comfortably ahead of Arsenal, who can narrow the gap with a win against West Ham on Saturday, especially if Liverpool loses to Manchester City on Sunday. Aston Villa, now ninth, featured Marcus Rashford, who nearly created an own goal from Virgil van Dijk within the first 20 minutes. Salah capitalised on a mistake to score, but Villa equalised quickly.

EPL: Liverpool vs Aston Villa
EPL: Aston Villa vs Liverpool | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings applauds at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

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EPL: Aston Villa vs Liverpool
EPL: Liverpool vs Aston Villa | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

Liverpool's Andrew Robertson, left, tries to block a shot from Aston Villa's Donyell Malen during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

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English Premier League: Liverpool vs Aston Villa
English Premier League: Aston Villa vs Liverpool | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, duels for the ball with Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

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English Premier League: Aston Villa vs Liverpool
English Premier League: Liverpool vs Aston Villa | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey, right, reacts after scores a disallowed goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

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Britain Soccer Premier League: Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Britain Soccer Premier League: Aston Villa vs Liverpool | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, right, celebrates with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

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Britain Soccer Premier League: Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Britain Soccer Premier League: Liverpool vs Aston Villa | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, left, scores his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

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English Premier League Soccer Match: Liverpool vs Aston Villa
English Premier League Soccer Match: Aston Villa vs Liverpool | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, front, duels for the ball with Aston Villa's John McGinn during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

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English Premier League Soccer Match: Aston Villa vs Liverpool
English Premier League Soccer Match: Liverpool vs Aston Villa | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, celebrates with Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

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Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Premier League 2024-25: Aston Villa vs Liverpool | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk, center, kicks the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

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Premier League 2024-25: Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool vs Aston Villa | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings, left, duels for the ball with Liverpool's Diogo Jota during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

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