Liverpool were heading for just their first Premier League loss of 2019 until Andy Robertson and Sadio Mane salvaged a dramatic victory.
2019/2020 Premier League
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Match Report
Sadio Mane and Andy Robertson struck late on as Premier League leaders Liverpool came from behind to claim a stunning 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Jurgen Klopp's side looked set to be heading for just their second top-flight defeat of 2019 at Villa Park, Trezeguet's 21st-minute effort having put the hosts ahead in a clash containing further VAR controversy.
Trezeguet's goal stood following a check for offside, but a review did not overturn the decision to disallow what appeared to be a valid equaliser from Roberto Firmino.
However, Liverpool's second-half dominance eventually finally paid off in a dramatic finish. Robertson headed in from point-blank range before Mane flicked home the winner in the fourth minute of added time, keeping the Reds six points clear of Manchester City at the summit.
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16' CLOSE! Mane's header inches wide
Henderson finally pulls away from Targett on the right and puts a good cross into the middle of the box. Mane is being marked tightly by Mings but still gets his head to the ball. His effort bounces just wide though.
21' GOAL! Aston Villa 1-0 Liverpool (Trezeguet)
It's a great free-kick from McGinn and Trezeguet is left unmarked at the far post as he runs onto it and fires his shot over Alisson and into the back of the net.
28' OFFSIDE! Firmino's goal disallowed
Firmino gets on the end of Mane's cross and beats Heaton as he taps it into the back of the net. The flag has gone up for offside though and after a quick VAR check, the goal is disallowed.
49' CLOSE! Wijnaldum's long shot saved
Villa just can't keep hold of the ball and Liverpool are attacking once again. Robertson plays a short pass to Wijnaldum who has a shot from the edge of the box, but it's a comfortable save for Heaton.
60' CHANCE! Mane's header saved
Villa don't clear their lines properly from a corner and Alexander-Arnold whips a good cross into the far post to pick out Mane. The forward heads his effort on target but Heaton is quickly across to smother the chance.
87' GOAL! Aston Villa 1-1 Liverpool (Robertson)
None of the Villa defenders spotted his run around the back to the far post and he gets on the end of Mane's cross and nods it past Heaton and into the back of the net.
94' GOAL! Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool (Mane)
It's yet another corner into the box from Alexander-Arnold and Mane pulls away from his defender to make the run to the near post and flick his header into the far side netting. 2-1 Liverpool!
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