Liverpool stay in hunt

Liverpool recovered from conceding in the third minute to beat Aston Villa 2-1 and move level on pointswith Manchester City in the English Premier League title race yesterday. City, who lead thanks to a superior goal difference, played their game in hand against Wolverhampton Wanderers today. The two title rivals will then only have twomore league games to play. Sadio Mane scored the winner for Liverpool at Villa Park, heading home a cross from Luis Diaz in the 65th minute. Liverpool had fallen behind to Douglas Luiz’ close-range strike, only to equalise three minutes later when Joel Matip converted into an empty net after fellowcentre back Virgil van Dijk had a shot saved. Liverpool finish their campaign with games against Southampton and Wolves next week. City’s final two games are againstwest Ham United and Villa.