Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch got on the scoresheet during a contest defined by the energy of Liverpool’s midfield.

Follow build-up to seven Premier League matches, including Brighton v Leeds, Burnley v Arsenal, Crystal Palace v Brentford & Fulham v Wolves, with live text updates and reaction.

On the other side, Aston Villa has responded after a slow start to the season. The Lions went winless in their first five matches of the season, but have since responded by coming out on top in their last five, including a 1-0 victory at home against Manchester City last week. Time: 4 p.m. ET Where: Anfield (Liverpool, U.K.)

Premier League Player RatingsThe Premier League’s return after a horrendously managed departure from the EFL Cup saw a powerful and structured Villa arrive to face

Here is how supporters can watch a crucial encounter between Liverpool and Villa. TNT Sports usually broadcast Saturday’s early kick-off in the Premier League in the United Kingdom, but there isn’t one this weekend. Instead, they will be showing Liverpool’s clash against Villa, with the game also accessible on discovery+.

Liverpool ended their winless Premier League run by beating Aston Villa, and fans had a clear message for Arne Slot. After losing to Crystal Palace in midweek, there was some suggestion the Dutchman was under pressure.

Scene Set for Liverpool vs Aston Villa ShowdownPressure has an unmistakable way of clinging to clubs with history, and Liverpool carry it like a heavyweight belt. Arne Slot, fresh from delivering the

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We competed and we dominated sometimes. We were feeling good and we created some chances, hit the post and we were more or less getting confident but here in Anfield it is hard to dominate like we did in the last 30 minutes.

In contrast to how the Reds have tumbled down the table over the past five weeks, tonight’s opponents Aston Villa have converged on them after recovering from their horrific sta

The schedule doesn't get any easier for Mo Salah and company with Real Madrid on the horizon in the Champions League

Liverpool welcome Aston Villa to Anfield with urgency colouring the mood, competitive tension threading through every pre match word and selection choice. Defeat to Brentford last weekend lingered like unwelcome mist,