Aston Villa player ratings: Pair get 8s after superb Liverpool win

Saved by an offside flag in the first half when he spilled Gravenberch’s shot into the path of Gakpo. A good mistake to get out of the way.

Solid: 6

MATTY CASH

After a slow start steadily got to grips with the tricky Ngumoha. An improvement on recent showings which augers well.

Improved: 7

EZRI KONSA

Always looked in control. Involved in a rather bizarre spat with Alexis Mac Allister. A confident performance.

Assured: 7

PAU TORRES

Caught the eye with some neat passing and denied a goal by Mamardashvili. Always looking to be positive in his play.

Passing: 7

LUCAS DIGNE

Another assist to add to his collection. Showed a nice turn of pace. Always feels like a player for the big game.

Assist: 7

VICTOR LINDELOF

Not a bad performance by any means but he struggled to match the midfield performance seen against Forest. Subbed at the break.

Steady: 6

YOURI TIELEMANS

Still not quite at his best but looked more confident in his work than at Burnley. Covered plenty of ground. Hand in the third.

Confident: 7

JOHN MCGINN

A sublime goal to effectively seal the deal and cap another excellent display from the skipper. Set the tone.

Goal: 8

MORGAN ROGERS

Hit double figures in the Premier League for the season with a super effort, then set up Watkins for Villa’s second.

Busy: 8

EMI BUENDIA

Struggled to get into the game initially but came alive with the rest of the team in the second half. So close to a super goal.

Denied: 7

OLLIE WATKINS

Another big performance at home from the striker, who gave the Liverpool defence all they could handle and more.

Double: 8

SUBSTITUTES

Ross Barkley 7 (for Lindelof, HT), Ian Maatsen (for Buendia, 85), Jadon Sancho (for McGinn, 90), Douglas Luiz (for Tielemans, 90) Subs not used: Garcia, Abraham, Bogarde, Bailey, Bizot (gk).