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.
9. Sadio Mane - 7
Isolated for the most part but should have scored his one chance when he nodded wide. But snaffled home a massive header in the second period to put Liverpool ahead. Then had an effort cleared off the line. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
10. Diogo Jota - 5
Not involved much in the first half although put in the yards. aw more of the ball when Liverpool had their second goal and the game opened up. | Getty Images Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
11. Luis Diaz - 6
End product surprisingly lacking in the first half. Cross in the second period was on the money for Mane to put the Reds ahead, though. Subbed in the 72nd minute. | Getty Images Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
12. Sub 1 - Jordan Henderson - 7
Added more control after coming on in the first half. It was no wonder Liverpool dominated possession in the second half given his experience. | Getty Images Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images