Liverpool 2:0 Aston Villa: Reds Fans Dreaming of Premier League Title After Outstanding Victory

• Liverpool capitalised on Manchester City's slip-up to register a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday night
• Darwin Nunez opened the scoring early in the first half before Mohamed Salah sealed the points late in the game
• Footie fans resorted to social media to celebrate and express hope that this could be Liverpool’s year

Liverpool fans are elated after their team capitalized on Manchester City's slip in the Premier League title race by beating Aston Villa, extending their lead at the top to five points.

Earlier in the day, reigning champions City suffered a 2-1 loss to Brighton, setting the stage for Liverpool to widen the gap heading into the international break.

Darwin Núñez opened the scoring in the 20th minute, pouncing on a loose ball after Mohamed Salah tangled with Leon Bailey during a swift counter-attack and slotting it past Emi Martinez

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Núñez had another chance shortly after but fired over the bar.

With six minutes left, Salah sealed the three points, slipping a shot inside the near post for his fourth consecutive league goal.

Liverpool fans confident of Premier League glory

The victory marked Liverpool’s ninth in 11 league games—and their 15th in 17 matches under new manager Arne Slot. Meanwhile, Aston Villa sit eighth in the table.

Fans took to social media to celebrate and express hope that this could be Liverpool’s year.

@eckoxsoldier said:

"Who’s gonna stop us. The League is ours!!!"

@DefiPrince88 posted:

"Big 3 points and 5 points clear at Top of the Table."

@damian173_ commented:

"Good game 5 points ahead Man City."

@MbavaJob added:

"This is our season. Nobody can stop us."

@Avroneelbiswas said:

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"I would be surprised if Liverpool doesn’t win the Premier League title this season. Still, I wouldn’t count Man City out, though the road will be challenging."

Guardiola not interested in winning EPL

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported earlier that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had unexpectedly expressed a lack of motivation to pursue the Premier League title this season.

Although many anticipated that the 53-year-old would be driven to enhance his already remarkable legacy, Guardiola suggested that winning another league title isn’t currently his top priority.

Source: YEN.com.gh