Enes Unal quickly pulled one back for Getafe three minutes later with his 15th goal, second only to Karim Benzema's league-leading 24.
However, as it was the prelude to Coutinho's arrival, it was the moment that changed the course of the game - and the acclaim for the Brazilian at the final whistle indicated Villa's fans are already firmly behind him.
Kyle Walker-Peters sensationally put the Saints in front after a fine team move and finish but Aymeric Laporte headed Pep Guardiola's side level in the second half.
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They then snuck past Barnsley before being absolutely flattened by Birmingham. Still, Sheffield United would have taken six points at this stage.
“We thought he might not be in his office,” joked Klopp. “That's obviously two wrong decisions of his, I would say, and one right – all three against us.”
A few minutes later, Liverpool’s nerves were settled once and for all, referee Kevin Friend advised by Craig Pawson, the VAR, to award a penalty after Diogo Jota tangled with Vicente Guaita, the Palace keeper.
If there are consequences, I am sure that Callum takes the consequences. While Hudson-Odoi will not be joining the England U21 set up for this month's international break, his Chelsea team-mate Mason Mount has been included in Southgate's plans for the senior squad's fixtures against Albania and San Marino.
The fans won't mind me saying it but the over-reliance on Wilfried Zaha wasn't healthy, but he's now just a number of exciting forwards.
Lukaku's impact at Villa was a reminder of his arrival against Arsenal, bringing quality finishing to an all-too-often wasteful Chelsea attack, and pace and power to the frontline.
Brentford started confidently but it was United who went in front inside the opening ten minutes. Diogo Dalot's lofted ball up the right flank found Anthony Elanga who cut the ball back for Fernandes to score his first United goal in 11 matches and his 50th for the club.
The interview was part of the ongoing process to appoint the next permanent first-team boss. The club want to make a decision on their next permanent manager as soon as possible.
Normally when they have a meeting they send round their second or third teams and all they say is 'we have to report back'.
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That's what we put out there in the world - that no matter who you are, where you're from, what your background is, what your level is, you'll always be welcome in the game.
However, Porto are holding out for a fee of €60m (£50.2m) for the 25-year-old, who has 16 goals and six assists in 28 games for the Portuguese side this season.
Sheyi Ojo won possession in midfield and slipped in Afobe, who forced a good save from Hull goalkeeper Nathan Baxter.
Chelsea will wait to do any major business next summer, with midfielders Declan Rice and Aurelien Tchouameni on their shortlist, along with defenders Wesley Fofana and Jules Kounde.
The play soon evened out, although Leicester were not creating too much - their best chance coming when Wilfred Ndidi poked a Maddison corner wide, only to be flagged for offside.
Training by yourself for four months, trying to get fit and be there, but then playing in a Premier League team, I didn't know it would be that quick to be settled.
Ollie Watkins - n/aOnly on the pitch for a few minutes after Abraham was forced off but did at least manage a shot on target when he fired at Gulacsi.
The young central defender who is often likened to Virgil van Dijk due to his size and ability on the ball, has been faced with a number of challenges since arriving in west London.
But if it's surprises you're after, tucked in just behind Jed is Murray Wallace. Hopes for the rest of the season?
We have more identity as a team. He added: I don't know what people mean by [these stories] honestly.
We apologise unreservedly for the inconvenience and disappointment this causes to both home and away supporters, who were understandably looking forward to attending this fixture, a club statement read.
Bayern Munich will host Barcelona behind closed doors in the Champions League on 8 December as rates of coronavirus infection rise in Bavaria.
To determine which semi-final winner will play at home in the final, an additional draw will be held for each path.
We've played the best offensive side in the league in Liverpool, and I still think we can do a little bit better, added Frank.
We were looking at Chelsea marching along, and we all thought they had an easy win coming against West Brom, but all of a sudden, they don't win, and it is all wide open again.
Haaland has scored 92 league goals in 121 appearances Erling Haaland's summer move from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City could be confirmed next week.
I was fortunate to play in successful teams, and I've played in teams when we've struggled and haven't won things, I would like to think the Manchester United players have called a meeting between themselves, not with the manager.
We don't know how it's going to be after the end of this season. Champions League state of play | Man Utd at AtleticoUEFA consider CL final move amid Russia-Ukraine tensionsChampions League fixtures | Get Sky SportsFred's comments come as United face up to the prospect of another trophyless season unless they upset the odds and go all the way in the Champions League.
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As a result the Reds boss inevitably shuffled his pack for the contest with 19-year-old midfielder Tyler Morton being handed a Champions League bow.
He can be a really top manager in the future if he gets the chance. He knows how to speak, he knows a lot about football,” he claimed.
Just past the hour mark, Howson headed against the bar following more clever play by Kebano, but a stretching Ladapo should have hit the target in front of an inviting goal with a volleyed chance, created after Ihiekwe had headed down Harding's free-kick.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Prince described the intimidating experience of the abuse and the effect it had on him.
It was a goal which Kasper Schmeichel will not be keen to see again, in what was the 23rd time that Leicester had conceded from a set-piece in the Premier League this season and the 13th time from a corner – both competition highs.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Thursday's Champions League home clash with Servette, Hayes said: Sam is one of the best strikers, if not the best striker, in the world.
They've only played a couple decent sides in Tottenham, Liverpool and City. They should have already had plenty of points in the bank to deal with that.
Dudu made it two shortly after the restart when he took the ball across most of the opposition half before striking the ball from an acute well with such power that the ‘keeper stood no chance.
