Liverpool 2, Aston Villa 4

BIRMINGHAM (Interstat) — Ollie Watkins scored twice and set up another goal as Aston Villa defeated Liverpool 4-2 in a Premier League opener Friday at Villa Park. Watkins, a forward, delivered the decisive performance with two goals and an assist. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the 42nd minute before Liverpool substitute Virgil van Dijk equalized in the 52nd minute. Watkins restored Aston Villa’s lead in the 57th minute and added a second in the 73rd minute. John McGinn made it 4-1 in the 89th minute before van Dijk scored again deep into stoppage time in the 90th plus second… Read more...