Alexander-Arnold made Liverpool win again at Anfield Stadium

DBasia.news – Liverpool won 2-1 when they hosted Aston Villa in the 2020-2021 Premier League continued match, at Anfield Stadium, Saturday (10/4). That way, Liverpool will return to their winning ways at home in the Premier League.

Previously, Liverpool had never won in the last eight home games in the Premier League. In fact, in the last six matches the Reds have always failed to obtain points.

Indeed, Liverpool had more control over the course of the first half. Jurgen Klopp’s squad recorded control of the ball up to 67 percent. Meanwhile, 12 shots were fired by Liverpool players in the first half.

Not surprisingly, Liverpool began to threaten Villa’s defense when the game was five minutes in. Mohamed Salah opened fire at the near post. However, Emiliano Martinez was still able to stem it.

Entering the 13th minute, Liverpool have a golden opportunity to excel after Salah faced Martinez. However, the former Fiorentina player’s shot was wide of the target.

Entering the middle of the first half or the 31st minute, Liverpool received two consecutive opportunities. The first was born from the action of Trent Alexander-Arnold, while the second was through a header from Diogo Jota. However, both opportunities have not resulted in goals.

Cooped up for most of the first half, Villa actually made a surprise. The visitors scored in the 43rd minute.

The actor of The Lions goal is John McGinn. The player opened fire between two Liverpool defenders. Alisson appeared like he was able to make a save. However, the ball escaped and went into the goal.

Liverpool had equalized in added time ahead of halftime through a Roberto Firmino strike. However, after VAR intervened, the goal was ruled out because Jota was in an offside position.

The hosts finally equalized in the 57th minute. Mohamed Salah, who received a pass from the left side, only had to point the ball into an empty net. The score changed to 1-1.

Liverpool were caught off guard again in the 62nd minute. Trezeguet had a chance to bring Villa back ahead with a rebounding ball. Luckily for Liverpool, the striker’s header was slightly off target.

Liverpool continued to pound Villa’s defense to score the second goal. The hosts’ tireless efforts ended sweetly when the match entered the 90 + 1 minute. Trent Alexander-Arnold listed his name on the scoreboard.

The goal stems from Thiago’s attempt to fire a shot was still able to countered by Martinez. Alexander-Arnold, who got a wild ball, curled a shot into Villa’s goal. The 2-1 score lasted until the long whistle.

The victory has made Liverpool penetrate the top four. Currently, the Reds have collected 52 points from 31 matches.