Liverpool vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

A seventh straight win at Anfield takes Liverpool five points clear atop the Premier League table, as they sign off for the international break with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. Slot strides to his 15th win in 17 games since succeeding Jurgen Klopp, and his team were good value for their latest success. Not only did they dominate possession against an ailing Villa side - who have lost four on the bounce under Emery for the first time - but their final xG was 2.02 to the visitors' 1.5 by the final whistle. A couple of smart Kelleher stops aside, Villa rarely threatened to equalise an early Nunez goal, and Salah struck late on to cap off another fine week for the Reds. They visit Southampton in their first game back after the break, while Aston Villa will host Crystal Palace. That's all from Anfield today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!

FULL-TIME: LIVERPOOL 2-0 ASTON VILLA

There are just four minutes of stoppage time separating Liverpool from victory now, and their supporters are in full voice. It's been a chastening second half for Villa, who have hardly laid a glove on their hosts.

Kelleher claims the ball and sparks another quick counter with a prompt throw, but Liverpool eventually get bogged down in midfield and decide to keep possession instead. That's how they've controlled this game.

Once again, Liverpool have punished their visitors on the counter, and that clinical finish from Salah is set to send them five points clear at the Premier League summit. The home fans celebrate by serenading Slot.

Substitution Alexis Mac Allister Wataru Endō

Since making several substitutions, Aston Villa's attacking threat has certainly increased, and they'll surely have to take some risks if they are to draw themselves level. Liverpool are defending compactly, though, and seem quite comfortable.

Goal Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly

McGinn almost picks out Duran with a raking ball across from the left wing, but Van Dijk extends a long leg and prods it behind for a corner. Villa play it short, and McGinn's inswinging delivery is sent looping onto the top of Liverpool's net by a sliding Philogene.

Tielemans sends in a corner-kick from the left, which Konate virtually heads out of Kelleher's hands inside the six-yard box. The follow-up corner is cleared, so Villa will have a third in quick succession.