Mohamed Salah shines as Liverpool overcome Aston Villa in Premier League action

Egyptian winger scores stunning goal and assists Darwin Nunez as Liverpool secure 3-1 victory

Liverpool returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on Monday night, with Mohamed Salah in scintillating form.

The Egyptian winger opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a stunning solo goal, jinking past three Villa defenders before firing into the bottom corner.

Salah then turned provider for Darwin Nunez's second goal in the 39th minute, with the Uruguayan forward nodding home from close range.

Ollie Watkins pulls one back for Villa

Ollie Watkins pulled one back for Villa in the 59th minute with a well-taken finish, but Liverpool restored their two-goal advantage just three minutes later.

Salah was again involved, this time squaring the ball for Nunez to tap home his second goal of the night.

Liverpool move up to sixth in the table

The victory moves Liverpool up to sixth in the Premier League table, while Villa remain 12th.

It was a much-needed win for Liverpool, who had lost their previous two matches in the league.

Salah's performance was particularly impressive, and he will be hoping to continue his good form when Liverpool travel to Manchester City in the EFL Cup on Thursday.