Liverpool beat Aston Villa 2-0 at their first game back at Anfield after becoming Premier League champions.
Sadio Mane and Curtis Jones both found the net for Liverpool in the latter stages of the second half to secure the win.
Liverpool have failed to find their form since winning the title and the first half passed without either side putting together any dangerous chances.
After Thursday’s 4-0 demolition at the hands of Manchester City (one of the heaviest defeats by a Premier League champion) Liverpool recovered in time to put relegation-threatened Aston Villa to the sword.