Liverpool avoided a fifth-straight Premier League defeat as they ran out 2-0 victors over Aston Villa at Anfield. Mohamed Salah’s 250th Liverpool goal and Ryan Gravenberch’s deflected effort were enough to see Arne Slot’s side return to winning ways and move up to third in the table.

Projected lineups for Liverpool vs Real Madrid Liverpool possible starting XI: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac A

Liverpool beat Real Madrid 1-0 thanks to Alexis Mac Allister's header as Trent Alexander-Arnold endured a difficult return to Anfield in the Champions League.

Ten changes, Milos Kerkez the only player keeping his place, and a start for Freddie Woodman in goal. There's also a debut for Keiran Morrison wide right and a first start for Calvin Ramsay in three years in the Liverpool first team. That right side is massively unfamiliar, isn't it?

Liverpool's transfer window caught the eye following to an uncharacteristic spending spree from FSG, yet the club still appears short of players in some areas.