Andy Robertson claimed the all-time Premier League assists file for a defender as Liverpool took a 1-0 lead over Aston Villa on Boxing Day.
- Liverpool open scoring vs Villa
- Robertson squares for Salah aim
- Breaks help file with go
WHAT HAPPENED? When Trent Alexander-Arnold performed a chic go with the skin of his boot, the beginning of a particular Liverpool assault had been constructed. He laid it into Robertson, whose sq. ball alongside the field for Salah to fireplace past Robin Olsen meant he overtook Leighton Baines because the defender with probably the most Premier League assists (54).
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Jurgen Klopp’s full-backs have been key to his aspect’s success in recent times with each Alexander-Arnold and Robertson enjoying excessive up and contributing to assaults with their expertise. Robertson’s ascent from relegated full-back to Champions League and Premier League winner has now grow to be much more spectacular as he clinches the crown off Everton legend Baines.
WHAT NEXT? The early aim was key for Liverpool as they visited a Villa outfit below new administration and in determined want of three factors themselves. It serves as the right platform to kick on and clinch a victory that places them inside 5 factors of the highest 4.