Liverpool dropped more points in the Premier League title race after drawing 2-2 against Aston Villa on Wednesday.

The Reds have been drawing plenty of games recently and let another lead slip during a topsy-turvy game at Villa Park.

Liverpool took the lead through Mohamed Salah, before goals from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins put Villa ahead.

Trent Alexander-Arnold levelled the score again during the second-half before Darwin Nunez missed a sitter to win the game.

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Arne Slot was not too happy at the full-time whistle, with Liverpool opening the door for Arsenal to move closer to them this weekend.

And Slot’s disappointment was only added to as the Liverpool head coach confirmed an injury to right-back Conor Bradley.

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Bradley was only on the pitch for around 20 minutes against Aston Villa.

The 21-year-old was replaced by Jarell Quansah after going down with a knock.

Alexander-Arnold was not too happy to come off for Bradley earlier in the game, with the first choice right-back clearly wanting to stay on.

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But Trent was subbed with his recent injury in mind and after his replacement went off, it became clear just how much Liverpool are relying on the No.66.

Speaking during his post-match press conference, Slot reported that Alexander-Arnold is likely to be needed against Man City and Newcastle, with Bradley now set to miss both games.

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“It is difficult but he felt a bit when he made a sprint,” said Slot.

All the time with injuries, I always say if a player wants to go out himself, that’s not a promising sign.”

“It will probably lead to the fact he is probably 99.9 per cent not available for City and I don’t expect him against Newcastle as well,” added the Liverpool boss.

“Then we have to see if it’s one or two weeks or if it’s going to be even longer.”

The mood music around Liverpool was not brilliant heading into Wednesday’s game.

Yes, the Reds were seven – and are now eight – points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

But things have been on the slide a little.

Sunday’s performance against Wolves was disappointing despite the win, and although Liverpool were better at Villa, more dropped points will lead to anxiety within the fanbase.

More injuries are never helpful to add to that.

And with Joe Gomez still set to miss a while, it is a worry that Liverpool are now without their second and third choice right-backs.

Bradley has been ‘magnificent‘ at times this season and it was his sumptuous through ball which created the opening for Dominik Szoboszlai to square for Nunez’s big chance.

A lot now rests on the shoulders of Alexander-Arnold.
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