Video: A prolific Liverpool player scores his team’s 16th goal of the year to put the Reds back ahead.
Cody Gakpo has extended his impressive streak in Liverpool’s clash against Aston Villa at Villa Park, finding the net for his 16th goal of the season to give the Reds a 2-1 lead. The first half in Birmingham has been filled with excitement, starting with Liverpool taking the lead within the opening two minutes. Aston Villa’s Youri Tielemans managed to equalize just 10 minutes later, but they now find themselves trailing once more.
Emi Martinez faltered in dealing with a Joe Gomez cross, allowing Gakpo to capitalize from close range and tap the ball into the net. The Dutch forward has been in fine form recently, having scored a goal and provided an assist in the previous match against Tottenham. His goal against Villa marks his 16th of the season, with eight of those coming in the Premier League.