Liverpool widened their lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points after a solid 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield, taking full advantage of Manchester City's earlier slip-up against Brighton.
City’s 2-1 loss meant Liverpool entered the match knowing that a win would provide
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Anthony Nlebem
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