The Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Martin Skrtel of Liverpool battles for the ball with Gabriel Agbonlahor of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on August 24, 2009 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Fernando Torres of Liverpool goes past Carlos Cuellar of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on August 24, 2009 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Steve Sidwell of Aston Villa competes for the ball with Steven Gerrard of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on August 24, 2009 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Aston Villa Manager Martin O'Neill (R) and Liverpool Manager Rafael Benitez issue instructions to their players during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on August 24, 2009 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Ashley Young of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team's third goal with team mates Stiliyan Petrov (L) and Steve Sidwell during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on August 24, 2009 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Ashley Young of Aston Villa scores his team's third goal from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on August 24, 2009 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Liverpool Manager Rafael Benitez watches the action during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on August 24, 2009 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Fernando Torres of Liverpool shows his dejection during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on August 24, 2009 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Brad Friedel of Aston Villa acknowledges the crowd at the end of the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on August 24, 2009 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Brad Friedel of Aston Villa dives to make a save at the feet of Dirk Kuyt of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on August 24, 2009 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Brad Friedel of Aston Villa clears the ball under pressure from Fernando Torres of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on August 24, 2009 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool's Fernando Torres (3rd L) scores against Aston Villa during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield in Liverpool, northern England August 24, 2009.

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