Firespitterz:


The defence is not overrated. Liverpool actually use only 2 defenders. Both leftback and right back are actually attackers in disguise. But this is football, it is what it is.

I still insist that their defense is not as good as they seem. Whenever they face a team that dares to put pressure on them, they make costly mistakes. What really puts the pressure off the defense is the high press of the attack. As such, whenever a team is able to counter the high press and goes forward, the defense begins to fumble.

rolams:


I only pointed out our weakness. We are going back to the drawing board.

This season will be very funny.... No fans at the stadium means low pressure and more goals

LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS
Manager
Jurgen Klopp (2.0) –

Klopp had a controversial row with Roy Keane last week where he insisted that his team ‘aren’t sloppy’. They reeked of sloppiness tonight. He couldn’t do anything to stop the onslaught or motivate his players, something which is uncharacteristic for someone like him. He needs to stop showing blind faith on underperforming players like VVD, Keita and make necessary changes for the Merseyside derby.

His subs didn’t work today either and nothing kind of worked. That was a very ‘Anti-Klopp’ performance from Liverpool. Needs to learn lessons from his reality check and make necessary changes (like remove the high-line that cost them repeatedly today).

Goalkeeper
Adrian (1.0) –

He comes in for Alisson and immediately makes Klopp regret his decision with his terrible backpass to Grealish resulting in an easy goal for Watkins. Maybe he couldn’t save the goals that took massive deflections, but Adrian’s first mistake started this sh*t show and his overall work was shocking too.

Defenders
Trent Alexander-Arnold (1.0) –

Alexander Arnold is getting absolutely grilled by Grealish today and can’t seem to put a lid on him. Should’ve done better to deny the second goal at least. Too callous in making a block attempt for Barkley’s shot, which unfortunately struck him and then went into his own goal’s top corner for Villa’s fifth!

He again lost mark of Grealish for his second goal, playing him onside and allowing him to score easily. Defensively, he was atrocious and couldn’t do anything going forward today either. Maybe needs benching as well?

Virgil van Dijk (0) –

A shaky start to the game and he gets nutmegged by Grealish in the 8th, almost causing Villa’s second. He ends up causing a goal after all, with a part unfortunate and part clumsy deflection to concede the third. Then gets booked for a rash challenge in the 38th and maintained a poor defensive line resulting in the 4th. Lucky not to get sent off before the first half.

Switched off in the second half and looked rattled, not being able to hold his backline together or deny more goals for Villa. That was absolutely terrible from VVD and his worst in an LFC t-shirt. Seriously needs to be benched to get his senses back.

Joe Gomez (3.0) –

Gomez was not to be faulted for not being able to collect Adrian’s terrible pass leading to the opener, but he definitely got outsmarted by Watkins for his second. He seemingly buckled under pressure after that, getting bullied by Watkins and being caught out of positions repeatedly. Subbed after the hour-mark after a very, very sloppy performance.

Andy Robertson (5.0) –

Robbo seems pumped to get an assist today. Got into some brilliant areas early on and sent in scrumptious crosses, but nobody there to pounce on it. Slithered into a good goal-scoring area before half-time but his volley was well saved. Robbo was LFC’s best defender today. Created a lot of danger going forward, didn’t make disastrous errors and looked the only one who cared to keep Villa out.

Midfielders
The Looks Great in Training Naby Keita (3.0) –

He comes in for Henderson again, but can he make an impact? We’ll see. Not really. He got a few great scoring chances in the first half but scuffed every one of them, with a particular one falling to Salah for his goal. Guess he can only perform well in training. Lacked creativity, hunger or any kind of real threat today and subbed at half-time.

Gini Wijnaldum (3.0) –

Wijnaldum is not being able to act like that midfield engine he normally does and struggling to put a lid on Villa’s energetic midfielders. Gained some energy/urgency after half-time and pressed Villa’s midfielders really well to kick start the move resulting in Salah’s second. Like Bobby, that was his only ‘good’ moment and apart from that, it was a soulless, lethargic performance from Gini – who should be replaced by Thiago next time.

Fabinho (2.0) –

Fabinho’s acting as the creative general for Liverpool with the absence of Thiago today, making a few brilliant defence-splitting passes early on to force chances. His defensive contribution was almost non-existent as he couldn’t contain John McGinn or Jack Grealish, allowing too many moves past him. Things went from bad to worse, when Grealish’s shot unluckily deflected off him into the net.

Then had another shocker by playing Watkins onside to let him through on goal in the 70th, but Adrian thankfully saved it. Fabinho was all over the place today, making constant errors, not being able to put in challenges and leaving his defence exposed. Struggled without proper partners beside him.

Forwards
Mo Salah (7.5) –

Salah looked a bit shaken by the start but decided to things matter into his own hands by driving his side forward. Bit lucky to find himself in front of goal with such a big opportunity for his goal, but his whipped volley was perfect. Then scores his second with some great close control and precise finishing to pull one back for LFC.

Salah looked the only one (with Robbo) who actually wanted to win or mount a comeback tonight. His movement and overall work was superb so can’t thrash him today.

Diogo Jota (4.5) –

A Premier League debut in red for Jota. Gets a shot on target in the 24th after an ambitious volley straight at Emiliano Martinez. Great forward run and clever pass leading to Salah’s goal. He carried the ball forward well, but lacked that lethality which Mane possesses in bulks.

Roberto Firmino (4.0) –

Firmino had a great away form last season but scuffs a decent chance to score from close in the 14th. Had a stinker until one moment in the 60th when he cleverly found Salah for his second. That was perhaps the one good moment from him. APart from that, he was pretty much useless and put in another frustrating performance.

Substitutions
Takumi Minamino (5.0) –

Got a big chance to score before the hour-mark, but his instincts weren’t sharp enough to pounce on a chance from close. Was promising with his movement but couldn’t create anything definitive.

Curtis Jones (N/R) –

Looked a bit fazed by the situation, but made some good challenges to deny Villa scoring opportunities.

James Milner (N/R) –

The experienced one made a few clutch tackles to stop Villa from scoring more and looked disgruntled by everything that transpired like any other LFC fan.

MAN OF THE MATCH
Salah was levels above everyone else tonight and scored a brilliant brace, but Jack Grealish deserves the MOTM for 2 goals and 3 assists tonight

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Atiku:


Beautiful scam

I have testifiers.. bad belle

Any true united fan should know that "what if brighton had scored with all those shots against the post, what would have happened?" Today I wasn't surprised at all as the goals kept coming. Las Las Mourinho pitied us by taking the foot off the pedal.
BUT for liverpool, all I can say is the moment I learnt Mane won't play I told peeps in viewing center that if care is not taken, sallah might be exposed. Mane is undoubtedly better than him and it shows when mane is absent in liverpool games. Due to racism, he is not been given the plaudits he deserves. Sallah will always be hyped but truth is we(true Africans n different fans) know that. Sallah is so selfish that even in his game, he will always want to take the glory. Regardless of being a man u fan, Mane any day any time. God bless Africans! God bless true hustlers. Black lives matter. Say NO to racism! No matter your tribe, religion, background, colour or creed. Long live "the black man"

Every Team would win their home matches, your home is the best place to get three points, waiting for them at Anfield.

rolams:


How did he score the goal? How many chances did he created? Apart from the goals what impact did he make?

Salah can't defend, he can't hold possession, he looses ball cheaply, he's only good on counter.

There are still lots of lessons other teams will teach Liverpool if care is not taken.

Aston Villa sit back and caught Liverpool on counter. So, Salah will always be useless in this situation.

Klopp need to see this. We need to do more.

I have never seen smaller team defeated Liverpool with 5 goals

Relax, what Liverpool need is a good defencive midfielder and they have gotten that already.

this is hard to take, still can't believe t, I never dreamt of this result, or this day 1-6 and 7-2

Angelfrost:


What a weekend!!!... What a way to pause the EPL...

I hope things return to some semblance of normalcy in 2 weeks time.

No way.....It must have to get to everybody.

This is scandalous

mywells:
Stories.

Which one is stories. Can Barkley break into first team of any top 3 team in Epl, la liga or bundesliga?

My brother ..all man get en levels. There's what is called consistency. A very big factor to justify a selection in top teams

Bayern munich lash barca. Barcelona board confused
Tottenham lashed man u, crisis don start.
Now Aston villa don lash liverpool, dem don start de walk alone oooo.
Ohh ma sexy mamas pawon pawon pawon...
Ohh ma sexy mamas pawon pawon pawon
Cc donoro where art thou?

Things you need to learn about modern football.

Types of Goals and their names
1.⚽- Goal
2.⚽⚽- Brace
3.⚽⚽⚽- Hat-Trick
4. ⚽⚽⚽⚽- Haul
5.⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽-glut
6.⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽- Man United
7.⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽-Liverpool
8.⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽ - Barcelona

rolams:


Your view

We are 5th, not 3rd

ItsTime4me:
I still insist that their defense is not as good as they seem. Whenever they face a team that dares to put pressure on them, they make costly mistakes. What really puts the pressure off the defense is the high press of the attack. As such, whenever a team is able to counter the high press and goes forward, the defense begins to fumble.

The problem lies in DM, that's why klop bought Thiago. With strong DM, the 2 CB can sit back a little. VIGIL is doing the work of CB and DM that's why they are somehow prone to counter. Absence of Mane is also noted.

Arsenal for life
COYG

To make matters interesting, Liverpool's next game is Everton. Imagine if mane and Allison don't feature?

mywells:
Every Team would win their home matches, your home is the best place to get three points, waiting for them at Anfield.

We will surely get them there

Liverpool have tested positive for Manchester United virus. They are currently in quarantine at Villa Parkthey will be isolated for 7 days and 2 hrs

marvin906:
I just weak

The only away team to win spoilt it..... hmmmn food for thought.

Veezy4u:
Any true united fan should know that "what if brighton had scored with all those shots against the post, what would have happened?" Today I wasn't surprised at all as the goals kept coming. Las Las Mourinho pitied us by taking the foot off the pedal.
BUT for liverpool, all I can say is the moment I learnt Mane won't play I told peeps in viewing center that if care is not taken, sallah might be exposed. Mane is undoubtedly better than him and it shows when mane is absent in liverpool games. Due to racism, he is not been given the plaudits he deserves. Sallah will always be hyped but truth is we(true Africans n different fans) know that. Sallah is so selfish that even in his game, he will always want to take the glory. Regardless of being a man u fan, Mane any day any time. God bless Africans! God bless true hustlers. Black lives matter. Say NO to racism! No matter your tribe, religion, background, colour or creed. Long live "the black man"

I think you are the racist here. Cos Salah is Arab means he is over hyped? You do know he was the best Liverpool player today. All pundits said so. You can check online. The other 10 players apart from Robertson simply switched off. I love Mane as a Liverpool fan but pls try and be objective. Even if Mane was on this game, we would still have lost. Mistake was from the keeper. Twice o.

crazygod:

I swear. Firmino is the worst striker this season. He doesn't even have power on his shots. His passing is terrible. It should have been 4-3 now. Salah give him a clean pass and he messed it up one on one with the keeper. Robertson to missed the third goal. But truth be told Martinez is an exceptional keeper. I still believe there will be an epic comeback

Lol..

jizzison:

I swear that person would be in dream land right now.

but the sad thing is if I'm not mistaking, Fpl doesn't reward cash gifts to like leaders and other group/regional table toppers

Wow, I can't believe dis is happening to my team. I am suspecting this away kit coupled with our calamity keeper. LFC should do the needful on the transfer window.

crazygod:

I think you are the racist here. Cos Salah is Arab means he is over hyped? You do know he was the best Liverpool player today. All pundits said so. You can check online. The other 10 players apart from Robertson simply switched off. I love Mane as a Liverpool fan but pls try and be objective. Even if Mane was on this game, we would still have lost. Mistake was from the keeper. Twice o.

u still de here?
U no run?

6ixT8:
No body knows tomorrow.

Tomorrow is Monday

Slynation:

Yea.... I wonder why no team dragged him, just like his former deadly teammate and captain at Brentford "Said Benhrama" no team is serious with him... I watched both of them play... Their chemistry was superb

True! Exciting player. He's better than many epl wingers.

The transfer window between English clubs is open till the 20th or so. I think he will eventually get snapped up.

Its a shame dat Brentford front three got broken up.

Umueme:
I think I speak for all Manchester United fans when I say this Villa performance could not have come at a better time. I could kiss their badge!

You don't speak for me abeg, I cannot encourage mediocrity. Manchester United is a mediocre team and we deserve more heavy losses, maybe the stupid board will finally sack Woodward who'll carry his baby face flop along and remove the captain armband from that fucking fridge!

miharbs212:
Things you need to learn about modern football.

Types of Goals and their names
1.⚽- Goal
2.⚽⚽- Brace
3.⚽⚽⚽- Hat-Trick
4. ⚽⚽⚽⚽- Haul
5.⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽-glut
6.⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽- Man United
7.⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽-Liverpool
8.⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽ - Barcelona

Jman24:




I read the game a lot. Let me give u a Little secrete. Havertz is playing a reserved kind of football because he is waiting for the right partners. He looks slow when you watch him on TV but he is not. He doesn't waste passes on counter . He is actually hidding something. Now check the distance of the ball he recovered at the 18 yard box from the defender of Aston Villa(that won the penalty) and tell me if he is slow. Lol

Very intelligent player. Lampard knows this. Just trying to burn out mount, Hudson Abraham before international break

I don't have doubts about the players. Chelsea made excellent buys. Harvetz is getting acclimatized to the EPL. But my argument is that Lampard may not get the best out of these good players because of his philosophy. He doesn't have a counter attacking philosophy. In todays game, what did you think made Aston Villa to destroy Liverpool? Counter attack. So Lampard should harness the youthfulness of his players in playing counter attack whenever there is an opportunity. Cos it's so annoying to see them have a potential counter attacking opportunity and then still pass the ball backwards. Lampard has to up his game, if not I see him not succeeding.

crazygod:

I think you are the racist here. Cos Salah is Arab means he is over hyped? You do know he was the best Liverpool player today. All pundits said so. You can check online. The other 10 players apart from Robertson simply switched off. I love Mane as a Liverpool fan but pls try and be objective. Even if Mane was on this game, we would still have lost. Mistake was from the keeper. Twice o.

I tire for that guy oh. Imagine the bumkum!

on ds not I commend Ateta great work at Arsenal.... Arsenal team can never cnsiv goals to small team like dis..COY