Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool

Match summary

4 Oct 2020
Aston Villa

A perfect hat-trick from Ollie Watkins fired Aston Villa to second place after a sensational 7-2 win over champions Liverpool.

The Villans led after only four minutes when Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian conceded possession to Jack Grealish, who teed up Watkins for a simple finish.

Aston Villa's lead was doubled when Watkins cut in and slammed a shot into the top corner on 22 minutes.

Mohamed Salah's smart shot reduced the deficit on 33 minutes but two minutes later, John McGinn's deflected effort restored Villa's two-goal cushion.

Watkins' hat-trick header made the score 4-1 and 10 minutes after half-time, Ross Barkley added a fifth.

Salah pulled another goal back on the hour but Grealish's double on 66 and 75 minutes completed the comprehensive victory.

Aston Villa now have three wins from three while Liverpool are fifth, also on nine points.

See: Aston Villa report | Liverpool report

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Aston Villa: 17 Oct v Leicester City (A)
Liverpool: 17 Oct v Everton (A)

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