Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 0: Matt Maher's player ratings

Emi Martinez

Has bailed Villa out countless times in one-on-one situations but beaten by two quality finishes here. Handling excellent as always.

Beaten 6

Ezri Konsa

Excellent tackle to deny Liverpool a chance following another quick counter in the second half. Solid at right-back but not a threat in attack.

Tackle 7

Diego Carlos

Played well for 84 minutes but then let himself down with another daft mistake. There are simply too many of those.

Mistake 5

Pau Torres

A better game on the ball than at Spurs. Solid in defence. Unlucky not to win a penalty when he had his shirt pulled.

Pulled 7 

Lucas Digne

One moment of indecision was costly for Liverpool’s first goal, though the bigger question surrounded Villa’s overall set-up at attacking corners.

Miss 6

Amadou Onana

A decent performance and whe was unlucky not to score with a header. Broke up play well and got Villa on the front foot after the break.

Lively 7

Youri Tielemans

Delivered two fine first half crosses, the first headed over by Bailey and the second almost converted by Digne. Some nice touches.

Moments 6

Leon Bailey

Headed over early on. Maybe fortunate not to be sent off. Far too indecisive in attack despite no shortage of effort.

Uncertain 5

Morgan Rogers

Squandered a great chance to equalise early in the second half. Almost constantly picked the wrong option in the final third.

Wasteful 5

Jacob Ramsey

Began well and then faded before being injured just before the break. Fitness is becoming an increasing concern.

Injury 5

Ollie Watkins

Sent a shot wide of goal from inside the box late in the first half but did not get the service his effort deserved. Another frustrating evening.

Isolated 5

Substitutes

John McGinn 6 (for Ramsey, 45+2), Jaden Philogene 5 (for Bailey, 65), Jhon Duran 5 (for Watkins, 65), Ian Maatsen 6 (for Digne, 74), Boubacar Kamara 6 (for Onana, 74) Subs not used: Bogarde, Mings, Buendia, Olsen (gk).