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For all Slot’s attempts at circumspection, Liverpool were well worth their win. Mohamed Salah put the hosts in front at the end of a first half they had dominated, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Ibrahima Konaté missing clear chances before the Egyptian forward fired in.
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Liverpool snap back into form as crucial Anfield win eases pressure on manager Arne Slot
Mohamed Salah’s 250th goal for Liverpool helped them stop the rot with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield. The Reds came into the match with their Premier League title defence in tatters after four successive defeats amid a wider run of six losses in seven games in all competitions.