Liverpool cruise to 3-0 win over Aston Villa
Liverpool cruised to a convincing 3-0 victory over Aston Villa to earn themselves a satisfactory three points at Anfield and fans had lots to dissect post-match.
The Reds made light work of a good Unai Emery side to make it three wins in a row and head into the international break with 10 points from a tricky start.
Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring with a stunning left-footed strike from the edge of the box before a Matty Cash own goal doubled Liverpool’s lead in the first half.
Mohamed Salah put the game beyond the visitors shortly after the break to maintain the Reds’ unbeaten start to the season and Alisson was rarely troubled throughout the second period.
Klopp’s song sung in injury time
The manager sent a “polite request” to supporters to refrain from singing his song during matches and to focus support on the players on the pitch instead.
Jurgen Klopp reacted angrily to hearing his chant from the stands during the win over Bournemouth two weeks ago, but he could have little complaints about the timing on this occasion.
As the game entered stoppage time, The Kop showed appreciation for the boss and that they’d listened to his request by giving his song a little airing – something he laughed with the Kop about after full time.
The boss could be seen bowing to supporters as he soaked in the adulation following an impressive win. No fist pumps, but great interactions with the boss.
Diaz serenades Nunez
Heading into the international break with a win ? pic.twitter.com/sB2yRtZLhT
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 3, 2023
It was another lively showing for Darwin Nunez as he was handed his first start of the season and he was unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet.
His showing received the appreciation of Luis Diaz, who could be heard singing Nunez’s song as the pair walked down the tunnel after the final whistle.
It follows Alisson‘s rendition of the song in an interview after the forward’s late heroics away at Newcastle, he looks to be a popular figure among his teammates!
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