Aston Villa vs Liverpool LIVE: Waktins double increases lead for hosts as Liverpool begin to crumble

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Mike Jones15 May 2026 21:35GOAL! Mike Jones15 May 2026 21:34Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool72 mins: There’s now a VAR check for violent conduct.

“Not so, which may have spared Arne Slot an awkward reception.”Richard Jolly at Villa Park15 May 2026 21:29Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool 69 mins: Changes from Arne Slot. Mike Jones15 May 2026 21:29Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool 63 mins: There’s a loud shout from the Villa supporters for a free kick as Konate and Watkins get into a tangle challenging for the aerial ball.

He flicks it into the box for Watkins who guides the ball into the far corner and restores Villa’s lead!Mike Jones15 May 2026 21:17Aston Villa 1-1 Liverpool 57 mins: Close! It’s a fine strike and rattles the far post!Mike Jones15 May 2026 21:16Aston Villa 1-1 Liverpool 56 mins: Liverpool have been good value in this second half but they almost find themselves behind.