Liverpool has surged five points ahead in the Premier League standings after a decisive victory over Aston Villa, capitalizing on Manchester City's recent stumble against Brighton. Under the management of Arne Slot, Liverpool has been in exceptional form, achieving 15 wins in their last 17 matches. As they head into the international break, the team is brimming with confidence and momentum. The match saw Darwin Núñez open the scoring in the first half, followed by a late goal from Mohamed Salah, sealing the win against a resilient Aston Villa side managed by Unai Emery. Despite their efforts, Villa struggled to create significant chances and failed to pose a serious threat to Liverpool's defense. Liverpool's impressive start to the season has seen them accumulate 28 points from their first 11 games, a feat they have only surpassed once in the last 34 years—during the 2019-20 season when they clinched the Premier League title.