Liverpool was the unfancied title leader in the early months of the season. Things have changed now and everyone knows what to expect - that brings with it a fresh problem to contend with.

This Premier League title race was always likely to take some twists — and Liverpool’s trip to Villa Park duly provided one. A frantic, frenetic match where the momentum swung wildly between the two teams ultimately finished 2-2,

Liverpool have now played three Premier League matches in eight days, drawing away days at Everton and Villa while beating Wolves 2-1.