Aston Villa secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Liverpool at Villa Park on May 16, 2026, with goals from Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins. The win moved Villa to fourth in the Premier League table, while Liverpool remained in sixth place.
Rogers opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time, finishing from a clever corner routine. Watkins doubled the lead in the 67th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error from Liverpool. The Reds struggled to create clear chances, with teenager Rio Ngumoha providing a rare bright spark in attack.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot faced questions about his future after the defeat, but club sources indicated no immediate decision on his position. The result marked Liverpool's third consecutive away loss in the league.
