Second-half strikes from Senegal winger Mane and Curtis Jones keep Reds on course to break City's Premier League record of 100 points
Sadio Mane of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa at Anfield in Liverpool, the UK, July 5 2020. Picture: PAUL ELLIS/GETTY IMAGESSadio Mane helped Liverpool keep alive their bid to set a new Premier League points record as the champions beat Aston Villa 2-0.
Back at Anfield for the first time since clinching the English title last week, Liverpool were lacklustre for long periods as they looked to bounce back from Thursday's 4-0 thrashing at Manchester City. Liverpool need 12 points from their remaining five games to surpass City's 100-point total from 2017/2018.
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