2007.8.11 Barclays Premier League 1R

Aston Villa v Liverpool

(Villa Park)

1 : 2

Laursen(o) 31'

Barry(p) 85'

Gerrard 87'

Jose Reina
Rarely tested 6

Jamie Carragher
Heart and soul 7

Alvaro Arbeloa
Steady 6

John Arne Riise
Quiet 6

Daniel Agger
Accomplished 7

Steve Finnan
Typically assured 7

Steven Gerrard
All action winner 9

Xabi Alonso
Ticked things over 6

Fernando Torres
Showed promise 7

Dirk Kuyt
Bright link-up 7

Jermaine Pennant
Likes to niggle 6

Mohamed Sissoko
(Sub)
Shored things up 6

Ryan Babel
(Sub)
Lively cameo 7