Liverpool increased the pressure on Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert by beating his struggling side to secure a third away league win in succession.
The threat of a pre-match protest by Villa fans did not materialise but the home side went behind when Fabio Borini prodded in a Jordan Henderson cross.Christian Benteke had a chance to level but his powerful strike was saved.
The Reds survived a number of scares before striker Rickie Lambert arrowed in an 18-yard shot to secure victory. — BBC




