The Reds take on Brentford tonight (Wednesday) and could line up with a similar system to the one that helped the team assert control for the majority of the Villa game, until the Midlanders frustratingly scored twice in quick succession to earn a point.
Nemanja Matic started in the deeper midfield slot, with two-goal Bruno Fernandes and Fred operating further forward. Scott McTominay will come into the reckoning for a return after serving his one-game suspension and the boss was answering a question about Jesse Lingard when discussing the formation, although the England international is a doubt with an ankle injury.