Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 0: Reds march on in huge clash but win marred by worrying Alexander-Arnold blow

ARNE SLOT insisted the era of heavy metal football was over – yet for two madcap, marauding moments the speakers went back on.

For no more than a flash and a flicker…but still enough to send Liverpool five points clear after a Red arrows raid that had all the hallmarks of the previous Anfield gaffer.

GettyLiverpool continued their fine form with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa[/caption] AFPThe Reds are now five points clear at the top of the table[/caption]

A couple of rampant...