Aston Villa Thrash Liverpool 7-2 to Move Second

Watkins Hat-trick Inspires Stunning Victory

Aston Villa produced a sensational performance to thrash champions Liverpool 7-2 at Villa Park on Sunday, with Ollie Watkins scoring a stunning hat-trick.

The hosts took the lead after just four minutes when Watkins headed home from close range. They doubled their advantage 10 minutes later when Watkins converted a penalty after Jack Grealish was fouled in the box.

Liverpool pulled a goal back through Mohamed Salah on 33 minutes, but Watkins completed his hat-trick just before half-time to make it 3-1. Grealish then made it 4-1 early in the second half, before Ross Barkley added a fifth.

Liverpool scored a consolation goal through Sadio Mane, but Villa continued to dominate and added two more goals late on through Grealish and Anwar El Ghazi.

Conclusion

Aston Villa's victory was one of the most remarkable in Premier League history. It was their biggest win over Liverpool since 1963, and it saw them move up to second place in the table.

The performance was a testament to the quality of Villa's squad and the tactical nous of their manager, Dean Smith. It also served as a reminder that Liverpool are not invincible, and that they can be beaten by teams who are prepared to work hard and play with confidence.