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Liverpool fought back against Aston Villa after an early scare going 1-0 down to keep their Premier League title hopes alive with a 1-2 Win at Villa Park.
The Red’s move level on points with Manchester City in the Premier League title race on Tuesday.
Liverpool had fallen behind to Douglas Luiz’ close-range strike, only to equalize three minutes later when Joel Matip converted into an unguarded empty net after fellow center back Virgil van Dijk had a shot saved.
Liverpool lost Fabinho in the 30th minute to a hamstring injury that could potentially rule the holding midfielder out of the FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday.
Sadio Mane scored the winner for Liverpool at Villa Park, heading home a cross from Luis Diaz in the 65th minute.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp chose to leave out left back Andrew Robertson from the squad entirely and begin with Mohamed Salah and Thiago Alcantara on the bench.
The win saw Liverpool reduce the gap on goal difference to City to 3.
Liverpool finishes the league campaign with games against Southampton and Wolverhampton next week.
Match result – Aston Villa FC 1-2 Liverpool FC
Next up is the FA Cup Final on Saturday May 14th against Chelsea. Come on you Red’s
