BW Arabia Tunisie - Aston Villa vs Liverpool: Premier League Round 37
AVVainqueur: Aston Villa
LMi-temps 1 – 0
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1
AVMi-temps: 1 – 0
Vainqueur: Aston Villa
LLiverpool
4-2-3-1
Mis à jour :
Temps plein
4 – 2
Temps plein
4 – 2
Mi-temps
1 – 0
Buteurs
Virgil van Dijk
Passe decisive : Dominik Szoboszlai
In: Douglas Luiz
Out: Youri Tielemans
In: Jadon Sancho
Out: John McGinn
John McGinn
Passe decisive : Ollie Watkins
In: Ian Maatsen
Out: Emiliano Buendia
In: Mohamed Salah
Out: Cody Gakpo
Ollie Watkins
John McGinn
Home
In: Florian Wirtz
Out: Ryan Gravenberch
In: Federico Chiesa
Out: Joseph Gomez
Joseph Gomez
Away
Ollie Watkins
Passe decisive : Morgan Rogers
Virgil van Dijk
Passe decisive : Dominik Szoboszlai
In: Ross Barkley
Out: Victor Nilsson Lindeloef
Ollie Watkins
Home
Morgan Rogers
Passe decisive : Lucas Digne
Matty Cash
Home
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ShotsOffTarget
ShotsOnTarget
Substitutions
ThrowsIn
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YellowCards
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DangerousAttacks
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Aston Villa
4-2-3-1
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Liverpool
4-2-3-1
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BW Arabia Tunisie - Rapport de match Aston Villa vs Liverpool : résultat et analyse tactique
Premier League, journée 37, à Villa Park, Birmingham, England.
À Villa Park, Aston Villa a signé un succès de référence face à Liverpool avec un 4-2 qui a pesé bien au-delà du score : ce résultat a réinstallé l’équipe d’Unai Emery dans une dynamique de haut niveau et a rappelé que, dans cette Premier League, la maîtrise des temps forts pouvait faire basculer les attentes pour les prochaines journées. Pour les lecteurs en Tunisie, ce type de performance a aussi offert un repère clair sur la capacité d’une équipe à convertir sa qualité de jeu en victoire nette et convaincante.
Le match a d’abord pris forme dans la gestion des transitions. Aston Villa a gardé son plan avec un 4-2-3-1 discipliné, sans se désunir après les séquences de pressing de Liverpool, puis a frappé au moment le plus utile. Morgan Rogers a ouvert la voie à la 42e minute sur une passe décisive de Lucas Digne, et ce but a donné le ton d’un premier acte où les Villans ont mieux contrôlé les espaces, les sorties de balle et les secondes balles.
Le tableau d’ensemble a montré une équipe de Villa capable de répéter des moments de qualité. La possession n’a pas été un simple exercice de conservation : elle a servi à créer des chances plus franches, à mieux installer les attaques placées et à accélérer dès qu’une brèche apparaissait. Liverpool a, de son côté, trouvé une réponse après la pause grâce à Virgil van Dijk à la 52e minute, servi par Dominik Szoboszlai, mais cette réduction n’a pas inversé la tendance générale.
Villa a mieux géré les temps forts
Le point fort d’Aston Villa a été sa lecture du scénario. Emery a dirigé les transitions du match avec sang-froid, sans sur-réagir au retour des Reds. Trois minutes après le but de Van Dijk, Ollie Watkins a redonné de l’air aux siens à la 57e minute, cette fois servi par Morgan Rogers. Ce troisième but a confirmé que Villa ne se contentait pas de subir les vagues adverses : l’équipe repartait vite, avec des courses justes et des appels coordonnés dans le dos de la défense.
Ollie Watkins a ensuite encore pesé sur le match à la 73e minute en inscrivant le quatrième but, dans une phase où Liverpool avait commencé à pousser davantage sans réussir à verrouiller l’arrière-garde. L’attaquant a été l’un des grands hommes du soir, autant pour son efficacité que pour son influence dans la profondeur. John McGinn a enfin scellé le succès à la 89e minute, sur une dernière passe d’Ollie Watkins, symbole d’une soirée où les rôles offensifs ont parfaitement fonctionné en chaîne.
Liverpool a manqué de continuité dans ses ajustements
- Le 4-2-3-1 de Liverpool a offert de la structure, mais l’équipe a manqué de justesse lorsqu’elle a perdu le momentum après l’ouverture du score.
- Arne Slot a vu son équipe concéder des transitions trop franches, un domaine où des ajustements en cours de match auraient pu resserrer l’ensemble.
- Les six remplacements ont influé sur la seconde période, mais Villa a mieux absorbé ces changements de rythme.
- Le fait d’avoir concédé quatre buts a montré que la récupération défensive n’avait pas suffisamment protégé les zones centrales.
- Malgré deux buts signés Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool n’a pas trouvé une continuité suffisante pour renverser l’élan.
La fin de match a toutefois gardé une note particulière, puisque Virgil van Dijk a inscrit un second but à la 90e minute, encore servi par Dominik Szoboszlai. Cela a réduit l’écart au tableau d’affichage, mais sans remettre en cause la supériorité d’ensemble d’Aston Villa. Les statistiques ont d’ailleurs raconté la même histoire : 4-2 au score final, 1-0 à la mi-temps, trois cartons jaunes pour les locaux contre un seul pour Liverpool. Ces chiffres ont confirmé une rencontre disputée, mais globalement dominée dans les zones décisives par les hommes d’Emery.
Sur le plan tactique, la réussite de Villa a reposé sur une idée simple : défendre sans subir, puis accélérer au bon moment. Le collectif a mieux protégé les couloirs, a mieux utilisé les passes vers l’avant et a su transformer des séquences de possession en occasions nettes. En face, Liverpool a montré des intentions, mais pas toujours la vitesse d’ajustement nécessaire lorsqu’un match lui échappait par fragments. Dans une rencontre de ce niveau, ce détail a compté lourdement.
Ce succès a donc eu valeur de déclaration. Aston Villa a rappelé qu’il pouvait frapper fort contre une grande équipe, tandis que Liverpool a reçu un signal clair sur la nécessité d’être plus précis dans les corrections en cours de match. Les prochaines journées diront si ce 4-2 a servi de tournant pour l’un, et de point d’alerte pour l’autre.
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BW Arabia Tunisie - Aston Villa vs Liverpool : aperçu du match, pronostic et analyse tactique
Premier League, journée 37, à Villa Park, Birmingham, England.
À Villa Park, Aston Villa et Liverpool aborderont ce rendez-vous comme un vrai test de pression, avec la dynamique du moment en jeu et une conséquence simple pour les deux camps : conforter une trajectoire ambitieuse ou laisser s’installer le doute. Dans cette affiche de Premier League, l’enjeu ne se limitera pas au score ; il concernera aussi la capacité à tenir le rythme, à gérer les temps faibles et à rester discipliné dans les zones décisives. Pour le public en Tunisie, ce type de choc anglais gardera une résonance particulière, car il mettra en scène deux équipes dont les ambitions se joueront autant dans l’intensité que dans la maîtrise.
Le cadre tactique sera lisible dès les premières minutes : deux formations en 4-2-3-1, deux entraîneurs réputés pour leurs exigences, Unai Emery d’un côté et Arne Slot de l’autre. Aston Villa cherchera sans doute à presser avec mesure, sans se désorganiser, afin d’éviter de s’exposer dans les transitions. Liverpool, de son côté, voudra probablement imposer davantage de contrôle territorial et forcer l’adversaire à défendre plus bas, tout en gardant de la variété pour attaquer les espaces entre les lignes.
Un match de contrôle, de lucidité et de gestion des moments
Sans métriques avancées pour détailler la rencontre, l’analyse passera surtout par trois repères simples : la qualité des occasions créées, la maîtrise des phases de possession et la capacité à fermer les séquences de transition. Si Aston Villa parvient à sortir proprement du pressing adverse, le match pourra s’équilibrer rapidement. En revanche, si Liverpool installera ses séquences de pression après perte, les Villans devront défendre avec rigueur et éviter les pertes de balle dans l’axe.
Le thème de la pression donnera aussi une lecture claire du duel entre les bancs. Emery sera jugé sur l’équilibre de son pressing et sur l’organisation de la rest-defense, un point souvent décisif face à une équipe capable d’accélérer très vite après récupération. Liverpool, lui, pourra attendre de son coach une gestion fine du tempo, surtout si la rencontre resterait serrée à l’approche de l’heure de jeu. Dans ce scénario, le timing des changements pourrait devenir un facteur majeur, notamment si le score restait à portée des deux côtés.
- Aston Villa devra trouver le bon dosage entre agressivité à la perte et sécurité défensive.
- Liverpool cherchera probablement à monopoliser les phases de possession utiles, sans s’exposer aux contres.
- Les coups de pied arrêtés pourraient peser lourd si les espaces se refermaient dans le jeu courant.
- La discipline dans les transitions défensives sera un indicateur majeur de maturité collective.
- Le banc de Liverpool pourra prendre de l’importance si le match resterait fermé après l’heure de jeu.
Cette affiche aura aussi une dimension mentale importante. Aston Villa voudra montrer qu’il peut tenir tête à un adversaire de référence sans perdre sa structure, tandis que Liverpool sera attendu sur sa capacité à transformer la domination potentielle en occasions franches. Dans un match annoncé sous tension, chaque détail comptera : la première relance sous pression, le placement des milieux à la perte, ou encore la qualité de la dernière passe dans le dernier tiers. Ce sont souvent ces séquences-là qui feront basculer une rencontre de ce niveau.
Ce que l’on pourra surveiller à Villa Park
- La première ligne de pressing d’Aston Villa, et sa capacité à orienter le jeu adverse vers des zones moins dangereuses.
- Le positionnement des milieux de Liverpool pour récupérer vite et empêcher les sorties propres.
- La gestion des couloirs, où les appels et les renversements pourront créer des déséquilibres.
- La capacité des deux équipes à convertir leurs phases de contrôle en véritables chances créées.
- La réponse émotionnelle après un premier temps fort, surtout si l’une des deux équipes prenait l’ascendant sans scorer.
Au final, Aston Villa contre Liverpool ressemblera moins à un simple duel de prestige qu’à un exercice de caractère et de discipline tactique. Avec deux systèmes identiques en 4-2-3-1, la différence viendra probablement de l’exécution : mieux presser, mieux couvrir, mieux choisir le moment pour accélérer. Si le match restait longtemps indécis, les ajustements d’Arne Slot et la structure préparée par Unai Emery pourraient devenir les éléments déterminants d’une soirée où la pression aura pesé à chaque action.
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À quelle heure commence Aston Villa vs Liverpool en Tunisia ?
Le coup d'envoi est fixé à 19:00 UTC le Friday 15 May 2026 en Tunisia.
Où regarder Aston Villa vs Liverpool en Tunisia ?
Local broadcast partners for Tunisia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Tunisia broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Y a-t-il des blessés ou suspendus pour Aston Villa ou Liverpool ?
Aucun joueur blessé ou suspendu n'est सूची? Aucun joueur blessé ou suspendu n'est listé pour Aston Villa ou Liverpool dans les données fournies.
Quel est le bilan des confrontations entre Aston Villa et Liverpool ?
Sur les 8 dernières confrontations entre Aston Villa et Liverpool, Aston Villa compte 1 victoire, 3 nuls et Liverpool 4 victoires.
Quelle compétition et quelle journée ?
Il s'agit d'un match de Premier League, journée 37, au stade Villa Park, à Birmingham, en England.
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Out: Ryan Gravenberch
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Out: Joseph Gomez
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In: Mohamed Salah
Out: Cody Gakpo
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Out: Emiliano Buendia
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Out: John McGinn
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Today's attendance is 43033
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
Aston Villa with a deserved victory after a fine display
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Liverpool: 55%.
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Liverpool
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rio Ngumoha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
A chance presents itself to Curtis Jones from Liverpool but his header goes wide
Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Lucas Digne takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
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Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Liverpool: 55%.
Obstruction as Virgil van Dijk cuts off the run of Ross Barkley. A free-kick is awarded.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alexis Mac Allister successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ross Barkley is blocked
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
The cross by Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Dominik Szoboszlai provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Virgil van Dijk Liverpool scores with a header.
Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Rio Ngumoha is blocked
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Liverpool: 55%.
The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
John McGinn is leaving the field to be replaced by Jadon Sancho in a tactical substitution.
Youri Tielemans is leaving the field to be replaced by Douglas Luiz in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Liverpool: 54%.
Ollie Watkins provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - John McGinn from Aston Villa beats the keeper from outside the box with the left foot!
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
John McGinn relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Milos Kerkez
Milos Kerkez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Florian Wirtz is penalised for pushing Ian Maatsen
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Liverpool: 53%.
Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Ian Maatsen in a tactical substitution.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Youri Tielemans successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Florian Wirtz is blocked
Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
Good effort by Federico Chiesa as he directs a shot on target, but Emiliano Martinez saves it
The cross by Rio Ngumoha from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohamed Salah from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Emiliano Buendia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Liverpool: 53%.
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Florian Wirtz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Florian Wirtz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ross Barkley from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mohamed Salah swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Milos Kerkez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool trips Emiliano Buendia
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Federico Chiesa from Liverpool trips Ezri Konsa
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Liverpool: 52%.
Cody Gakpo is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed Salah in a tactical substitution.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Aston Villa stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Aston Villa.
G O O O O O A A L - Ollie Watkins finds the net with the right foot!
Good effort by Pau Torres as he directs a shot on target, but Giorgi Mamardashvili saves it
Youri Tielemans shoots from outside the box, but Giorgi Mamardashvili has it under control
Youri Tielemans tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Giorgi Mamardashvili
John McGinn swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
VAR - CARD! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card for a player from Aston Villa.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
CROSSBAR! A shot from Emiliano Buendia stings the crossbar!
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Matty Cash swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Liverpool: 53%.
Federico Chiesa from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool is ruled offside
Milos Kerkez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa start a counter attack
Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Digne from Aston Villa trips Federico Chiesa
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Joseph Gomez is leaving the field to be replaced by Federico Chiesa in a tactical substitution.
Ryan Gravenberch is leaving the field to be replaced by Florian Wirtz in a tactical substitution.
Yellow card for John McGinn
John McGinn is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Milos Kerkez
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but Giorgi Mamardashvili saves it
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emiliano Buendia
A chance presents itself to Cody Gakpo from Liverpool but his header goes wide
Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Yellow card for Joseph Gomez
Joseph Gomez is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Joseph Gomez commits a rough foul on Emiliano Buendia
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Pau Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ollie Watkins wins an air challenge against Dominik Szoboszlai
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Liverpool: 55%.
The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Ibrahima Konate
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Ollie Watkins should have scored from that position
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa gets a good shooting opportunity and opts for a cheeky lob but Giorgi Mamardashvili reads the shot and saves!
Emiliano Buendia creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Dominik Szoboszlai with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Morgan Rogers provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins scores with the right foot!
Aston Villa start a counter attack
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
Cody Gakpo goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Cody Gakpo but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Cody Gakpo finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Close! Rio Ngumoha with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Liverpool: 56%.
The cross by Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Liverpool stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Liverpool.
Dominik Szoboszlai provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Virgil van Dijk Liverpool scores with a header.
Ross Barkley from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ryan Gravenberch
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Joseph Gomez from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
Joseph Gomez goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Joseph Gomez but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Joseph Gomez finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Curtis Jones is blocked
The cross by Rio Ngumoha from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Liverpool: 56%.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ryan Gravenberch relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Giorgi Mamardashvili as he comes out and claims the ball
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ibrahima Konate wins an air challenge against Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ryan Gravenberch relieves the pressure with a clearance
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef is leaving the field to be replaced by Ross Barkley in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Liverpool: 56%.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa receives a yellow card for time wasting
The referee has had enough as Ollie Watkins is booked for time-wasting
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool trips Youri Tielemans
The referee signals a free kick as Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool trips Youri Tielemans
Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Digne from Aston Villa trips Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Liverpool: 57%.
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
Giorgi Mamardashvili from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Lucas Digne provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Morgan Rogers scores with the right foot!
Lucas Digne from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
Ryan Gravenberch relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Joseph Gomez from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa start a counter attack
The cross by Joseph Gomez from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Liverpool: 59%.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Matty Cash commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Reckless challenge there. Matty Cash commits a rough foul on Milos Kerkez
Milos Kerkez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dominik Szoboszlai swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
John McGinn from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa trips Cody Gakpo
Virgil van Dijk wins an air challenge against Matty Cash
Emiliano Buendia relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Liverpool takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
Dominik Szoboszlai shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
Dominik Szoboszlai tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Emiliano Martinez
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
A player from Liverpool takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Liverpool: 56%.
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool is ruled offside
Ryan Gravenberch shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
Ryan Gravenberch tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Emiliano Martinez
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Curtis Jones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Giorgi Mamardashvili as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Rio Ngumoha fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Liverpool: 55%.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa trips Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Joseph Gomez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 49%, Liverpool: 51%.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 49%, Liverpool: 51%.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Aston Villa trips Ryan Gravenberch
Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Liverpool: 55%.
John McGinn from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rio Ngumoha
Joseph Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joseph Gomez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Matty Cash is blocked
The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Gomez from Liverpool trips Emiliano Buendia
Curtis Jones from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Giorgi Mamardashvili relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ollie Watkins comes back onto the field.
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool is ruled offside
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Liverpool
The game is restarted
Ollie Watkins is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Liverpool: 62%.
Ollie Watkins is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ollie Watkins goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rio Ngumoha
Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 68%, Liverpool: 32%.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Emiliano Buendia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Liverpool
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ollie Watkins makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Milos Kerkez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ryan Gravenberch relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but Giorgi Mamardashvili saves it
Aston Villa start a counter attack
Liverpool start a counter attack
John McGinn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Cody Gakpo relieves the pressure with a clearance
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Liverpool kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Villa Park, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Villa Park where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Villa Park where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Villa Park, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Villa Park, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Villa Park. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Vainqueur
Aston Villa