Manager Arne Slot said Liverpool finally earned the bit of good fortune they had been missing after ending their four-match Premier League losing run with a 2–0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday.
Liverpool ended their nightmarish losing streak with a much-needed win over Aston Villa, while Chelsea moved into the top-five with a slender victory over a toothless Tottenham outfit.
Unai Emery admitted his frustration after Aston Villa fell to a shock 2-1 defeat against Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night in Deventer.
Manchester City are facing several late fitness tests as they prepare to visit Aston Villa on Sunday, with key midfielder Rodri among those in doubt.
Aston Villa extended their winning streak to five matches in all competitions with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham, but head coach Unai Emery insists his side still has work to do.
Thomas Frank has admitted that Tottenham's ongoing struggles at home are proving difficult to fix after their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa extended a worrying run of poor results in north London.