Aston Villa's Curtis Davies, right, scores his side's second goal against Liverpool, during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield. (AP Photo / Peter Byrne, PA)
The damage was sustained before half time with Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva nodding into his own goal and goalkeeper Pepe Reina beaten by a header from Villa's Curtis Davies.
Fernando Torres pulled one back for Liverpool in the 72nd minute, but Villa's two-goal cushion was restored inside three minutes when Steven Gerrard conceded a penalty and Ashley Young successfully converted the spot kick.
Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel made a string of vital saves to secure the win.
