Report and free match highlights as Trent Alexander-Arnold earns Liverpool a point at Aston Villa with deflected second-half strike; Villa led thanks to Ollie Watkins and Youri Tielemans after Mohamed Salah was gifted the opener

Wednesday 19 February 2025 21:33, UK





Trent Alexander-Arnold equalised for Liverpool in the second half at Villa Park

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Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw at Aston Villa as the Premier League leaders dropped points to give Arsenal hope in the title race.

Substitute Darwin Nunez had a chance to win it but blazed over in the closing stages as Trent Alexander-Arnold's second-half deflected strike earned Liverpool a point to stretch their advantage to eight points having played a game more than Arsenal.

Ollie Watkins headed Villa into the lead just before half-time as they came from behind after gifting Mohamed Salah the opener, but the visitors were only ahead for nine minutes before Youri Tielemans equalised.

Liverpool now face big games at Manchester City, live on Sky Sports this Sunday, and Newcastle in the Premier League as the title race hots up, with Arsenal knowing they can close the gap to five points

Aston Villa remain in ninth after pushing the leaders all the way.

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