Liverpool footballers suffered a crushing defeat in the match against Aston Villa Birmingham in the match of the 4th round of the English Premier League (Premier League).
The meeting of the teams took place on Sunday, October 4, at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, and ended with a score of 7: 2 in favor of the home team.
Olivier Watkins scored a hat-trick for Aston Villa, John McGinn, Ross Barkley and Jack Salah also hit the net. At Liverpool, Mohamed Salah scored the double.
Jurgen Klopp’s team lost for the first time in the Championship of England after five victories in a row, writes “Sport-Express”.
Thus, the club “Aston Villa” took the second place in the league table, “Liverpool”, in turn, occupies the fifth line.
Last season, Birmingham beat Liverpool 5-0 in the English League Cup quarter-finals.
On 28 September, Liverpool defeated London’s Arsenal in the Premier League Matchday 3 match.