Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch got on the scoresheet during a contest defined by the energy of Liverpool’s midfield.

Liverpool ended a four-game losing streak in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa; captain Virgil van Dijk spoke afterwards about how the team have had to stick together amid strong

Ryan Gravenberch also scored on his return to the side as Arne Slot’s champions picked up their first points since September

Anfield readies itself again, lights warming like a stage curtain on a crisp November night, and Liverpool arrive with familiar purpose in the Premier League. Aston Villa visit with ambitions of their own, yet the noise will swell for a home side keen to steady rhythm after midweek experimentation.

Elliott is unable to face his parent club this weekend when Villa make the trip to Liverpool owing to stipulations in the deal that saw the midfielder move to the Villans over the summer. Even so, the 22-year-old was unlikely to have played a part for Unai Emery's side having struggled for game time since his deadline day move.

This weekend’s coverage concludes on Monday, Nov. 3, with Premier League Live at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network followed by Sunderland-Everton at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network. Goal Zone follows the match at 5 p.m. ET on USA Network.