Liverpool Holds 8-Point Lead After 2-2 Draw with Aston Villa

In a thrilling 2-2 draw against Aston Villa, Liverpool maintained their lead at the top of the Premier League, now eight points clear of second-place Arsenal. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for Liverpool, but Villa quickly turned the match around with goals from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins. Trent Alexander-Arnold's deflected shot equalized for Liverpool in the second half, ensuring they remained unbeaten in 22 league games. Despite several missed chances, including a crucial opportunity for Darwin Núñez, both teams settled for a point. Villa's Marcus Rashford, making his first start since joining on loan from Manchester United, contributed to the match but could not secure a win for his new side, who remain in ninth place. The outcome allows Arsenal to keep hope alive in the title race, as they have a game in hand and could close the gap if they beat West Ham on Saturday.