Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield.

Andreas Weimann with a glorious chance to add the second from Benteke's header on, but he lifts the ball over the bar with Reina stranded.

Small posse of visiting fans aren't complaining about taking the lead. Gerrard sends Suarez in, but he thumps the ball into the side netting.

Christian Benteke scored his fourth Premier League goal for Aston Villa, and first away from home.

The home fans look stunned by that moment. At least Liverpool have one hour to try to salvage this situation.

Liverpool dominating possession and pressure, but have nothing to show for it. And Villa have the lead with their first real attack of the game.

GOAL! Christian Benteke slams the ball into the home net from 22 yards out. Shot hit the back of the net via the post. Villa grab a shock lead.

Lucas forced to dash back to win the ball as Villa had three against two men for a minute there.

Suarez deemed to be offside as a shot is saved by Guzan. Downing continues to cut an impressive figure for the home side.

How Villa remain at 0-0 in this match is something of a minor miracle. Liverpool continue to keep the ball. The home side camped out in the Villa half.

Superb tackle by Herd to win the ball from Suarez as he bounded through on goal.

Brendan Rodgers and Paul Lambert perched on the side of their respective technical areas. Both men looking concerned for different reasons.

Villa trying to keep the ball, but Liverpool pushing for this opening goal with some intent. The visiting side can't get out of their own half.

Liverpool and Villa fans stand to applaud the Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov, who is recovering from leukemia.

Superb tackle by Baker to win the ball from Shelvey as he prepared to pull the trigger. Liverpool going nearer and near here to a goal.

Bannan keeping a close eye on Sterling, whose cross is gathered into his body by Guzan.

A delightful ball by Suarez to pick out Gerrard on the run. The Liverpool captain can't control the ball at pace and Villa survive another attack.

Andreas Weimann goes beyond Reina, but the Liverpool goalkeeper does well to stay on his feet before tackling the Villa player. Fine piece of goalkeeping.

Sterling sees a cross deflect off a Villa shirt as the visiting side try to get themselves up the park.

Baker comes across to win the ball from Sterling with Liverpool continuing this attacking assault.

Suarez caught by Clark late in the air. A Lucas pass lacks the quality seconds later as it runs through to Guzan.

Guzan off his line to collect the ball from Johnson's cross. Liverpool utterly dominant so far in this contest.