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English Premier News :: Aston Villa 0-1 Liverpool - Torres strikes for Liverpool at the end

Posted on 2009-12-28 by Gooner

Fernando Torres scored a 93rd-minute winner as Liverpool claimed a dramatic late victory over Aston Villa.

The Reds' season of frustration looked set to continue as Villa produced a spirited display in snowy conditions. Steven Gerrard went close, Pepe Reina denied Stewart Downing and Gabriel Agbonlahor, and John Carew headed wide.

The game was very evenly contested with the sides splitting posession 51%-49% in Liverpool's favour, and Liverpool edging the shot count 12-11.

A draw beckoned but Torres raced on to a ricochet around the edge of the Villa penalty area, and slotted in to stun Villa Park.

The Spaniard's strike provided a pulsating end to a disappointing encounter and Liverpool's joy at snatching a morale-boosting three points was clear for all to see.

The result leaves Aston Villa in 6th place and Liverpool in 7th place, with Tottenham and Manchester City now ahead in the race for a top four spot.

English Premier League Top Eight

Team          Pl  GD PTS
1 Chelsea     20 +29  45
2 Man Utd     19 +22  40
3 Arsenal     18 +27  38
4 Tottenham   20 +20  37
5 Man City    19 +11  35
6 Aston Villa 20 +11  35
7 Liverpool   20 +12  33
8 Birmingham  20  +2  32

Sourced From : Gooners Football Blog

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