In another key match of the 10th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season, Liverpool, playing at Anfield, defeated Aston Villa, managed by Emery, 2-0 after Salah and Hrafinberg broke through the opponent's goal.

Two minutes into the match, Liverpool created an attacking opportunity. Hrafinberg received a pass from Szoboszlai at the edge of the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot, but it was cleared by an opposing player. In the 5th minute, Aston Villa striker Watkins passed the ball to Morgan Rodgers, who followed up and curled a shot past the defense, but the ball struck the post.

In the 15th minute, Gakpo made a diagonal pass, and Szoboszlai received the ball and took a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 17th minute, Salah delivered a cross, and Gakpo's header went wide.

In the 19th minute, Aston Villa attempted a counter-attack. Cash received the ball and unleashed a powerful shot from the right wing, but Liverpool goalkeeper Mamadashvili immediately made the save. In the 21st minute, Morgan Rodgers received a pass from McGinn and took a long-range shot, but it was also blocked by Mamadashvili.

Ekitic's goal was disallowed.

In the 38th minute, Robertson took a free kick, and Konaté's header went wide of the post. In the 43rd minute, Aston Villa made a mistake while clearing the ball, and Szoboszlai gained possession on the right wing and chipped the ball into the penalty area. Ekittić jumped up and headed the ball into the net, but after VAR intervention, it was determined that Ekittić was offside, and the goal was disallowed.

In the first half stoppage time, Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a mistake when kicking off, and Salah seized the opportunity to push the ball into the empty net, helping Liverpool open the scoring 1-0.

In the 53rd minute of the second half, Salah passed the ball back to Conor Bradley in the penalty area, who volleyed it, but it was saved by Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. In the 56th minute, Aston Villa launched an attack, with Cash sending in a cross, and Morgan Rodgers heading the ball wide.

In the 58th minute, McAllister delivered a diagonal pass, and Hrafinberg received the ball, broke through to the edge of the penalty area, and fired a long-range shot into the net, helping Liverpool maintain their 2-0 lead over Aston Villa. In the 64th minute, Amadou Onana passed the ball to Ross Barkley, who followed up and shot from the edge of the penalty area, but his effort was blocked by Liverpool goalkeeper Mamadashvili.

In the 73rd minute, Amadou Onana pushed McAllister while defending, and the referee showed Onana a yellow card. In the 77th minute, Liverpool substituted Wirtz for Ekittik. In the 80th minute, Wirtz orchestrated an attack, and Gakpo received the ball and shot, but his shot was blocked.

In the 86th minute, Ian Mattson passed the ball to Sancho, who took a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the goal.

Liverpool ultimately defeated Aston Villa 2-0 at home. After ending their losing streak, Liverpool now sits in third place in the league table with 18 points.