Liverpool showed they’re not surrendering their Premier League title bid without a fight as they battled from behind to beat Aston Villa.
Goals from Joel Matip and Sadio Mane ensured the Reds delivered a 2-1 victory at Villa Park.
It meant that Jurgen Klopp’s side moved level on points with Manchester City ahead of their trip to Wolves tomorrow.
Liverpool were shellshocked when they fell behind inside just three minutes.
The Reds’ defending was calamitous, at best, and Douglas Luiz powered home after his header was saved.
But Klopp’s men were back level less than three minutes later.
This time, Villa were all over the place at the back from a set-piece and Matip stroked home into an empty net.
Both sides had their chances before Liverpool got on the front foot in the second period - and got their reward.
Luis Diaz created himself space and picked out Mane, who glanced a superb header into the far corner to ensure the pressure remains on City.
Here’s how we rated the Liverpool players.
5. Kostas Tsimikas - 5
Very much culpable for Villa’s opener. Found it tough defensively in the first half but did put in a good cross for Mane, who went agonisingly close to scoring. Improved in the second half and made one big tackle to deny Watkins. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
6. Fabinho - 4
A lucklustre performance from the Brazilian. Far too many loose touches in his cameo before a hamstring injury curtailed his involvement in the 30th minute. Now a doubt for the FA Cup final. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
7. Curtis Jones - 6
Quiet for a lot of the first half before growing into the game. One effort saved before putting another over after nimble footwork. One bursting run won Liverpool a free-kick in the second period. Subbed. | Getty Images Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images
8. Naby Keita - 5
Poor in the first half. Lucky when he committed a foul on Luiz but was given the other way. Then played a through ball to Diaz, who was miles offside, rather than slip in Tsimikas. Then completely mishit a glorious chance. Rifled a long-range effort not too far wide in second period. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images