LIVERPOOL (4-2-3-1)

Alisson – 6

Made some strong saves in the second half and could do little about Villa’s goals.

Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7

Looked confused and annoyed to be substituted minutes after he drew Liverpool level. A good performance on the ball from the vice-captain.

Ibrahima Konate – 6

Commanding display as ever from the Frenchman but would have been disappointed to concede two preventable goals.

Virgil van Dijk – 5.5

Konate and Van Dijk let Watkins have a free header to make it 2-1 and they had several chances to clear the ball for Villa’s equaliser.

Virgil van Dijk will have been disappointed with the manner of the two goals Liverpool let in

Trent Alexander-Arnold helped the Reds to secure what could prove to be a crucial point

Andy Robertson – 6

Defended strongly and bombed forward as an auxiliary left winger at times with Jones tucking infield.

Ryan Gravenberch – 6

Did not have his usual grip on proceedings but put in a solid defensive shift.

Alexis Mac Allister – 6.5

A warrior-like midfield who kept flying into challenges in a positive sense. Could not impact too much in an attacking sense, though.

Mohamed Salah – 7.5

Another goal and assist for Salah despite not seeing too much of the ball. Pretty much what we say every week.

Mohamed Salah was as effective as ever as he scored his 24th league goal of the season

Dominik Szoboszlai was Liverpool’s brightest spark in an attacking sense at Villa Park

Dominik Szoboszlai – 7.5

Was Liverpool’s brightest spark in an attacking sense as the Hungary skipper consistently drove through midfield and created chances.

Curtis Jones – 7

Started in an unusual left wing role and caused Villa some problems as he popped up in some dangerous positions.

Diogo Jota – 7

The Portuguese star made some dangerous runs in behind the Villa back line in the first half – something Liverpool have lacked in his absence. Tired after the break, though.

Arne Slot’s side put in a much improved performance and could have easily taken the win

Darwin Nunez endured a poor cameo as he missed a golden chance moments after coming on