Under Klopp, Liverpool played exciting but risky football, largely aiming to out score their opponents to get wins. But under Slot they are a far more pragmatic side and that was displayed in this cool and calm performance against an Aston Villa team desperate to end their own recent poor run of form.

Liverpool moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a hard-earned victory over Aston Villa on Saturday night. Darwin Nunez netted in the first half before Mohamed Salah doubled the advantage after the interval to secure a 2-0 victory at Anfield.

Liverpool moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 2-0 win against Aston Villa at Anfield.