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Match report: Sadio Mane header secures Liverpool victory at Aston Villa

Liverpool moved level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa on Tuesday evening.

The Reds fell behind after three minutes when Douglas Luiz hammered in after seeing an initial header saved by Alisson Becker at Villa Park.

However, they were level soon after as Joel Matip diverted over the line from Virgil van Dijk’s ball into the six-yard box at a set-piece.

Sadio Mane put Liverpool in front of 65 minutes when he superbly headed in a Luis Diaz cross, with the effort proving the matchwinner in the Midlands.