Liverpool fans can finally exhale after their team's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa put a halt to their disappointing losing streak. The reigning Premier League champions ended their four-match league losing run on Saturday night, much to the delight of the Anfield faithful.

Mohamed Salah broke the deadlock just before half-time, capitalising on a mistake from Emiliano Martinez to score his 250th goal for the club. This achievement saw the Egyptian ace match Wayne Rooney's record for the most Premier League goal involvements for a single club.

Ryan Gravenberch's second-half goal, which took a deflection, doubled Liverpool's lead and they went on to secure their first clean sheet since their 1-0 triumph over Burnley in September. The win sets the stage for a crucial week for Arne Slot's squad, who will host Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday before facing Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium five days later.