Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 2
A rare Anfield off-day saw Liverpool drop two points in the race for Champions League places as Luis Suarez found his integrity called into question again.
The Uruguay international won a contentious second-half penalty which Steven Gerrard converted to make it 2-2, despite goalkeeper Brad Guzan and his Aston Villa team-mates protesting he had barely touched the striker.
After nine wins and only one defeat at home, the Reds had found themselves trailing to goals from Andreas Weimann and Christian Benteke inside 36 minutes.
Falling down: Luis Suarez goes down to win a penalty for Liverpool, who were trailing 2-0
From the spot: Steven Gerrard converted the penalty to make it 2-2
Wry smile: Replays showed there was minimal contact between Suarez and Brad Guzan
Dropped points: Aston Villa had been leading 2-0 after an excellent first-half performance
Surprise: Andreas Weimann celebrates after making it 1-0 to Aston Villa
0r: The Austrian is mobbed after scoring the opening goal
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Comeback: Daniel Sturridge sparked Liverpool's comeback scoring just on the stroke of half-time
Cameo: Lucas was substituted just 20mins after coming on as a substitute
From our Match Zone: Andreas Weimann adds the finishing touch to a simple Aston Villa move
Shield: Benteke keeps the ball from Aly Cissokho and Philippe Coutinho
Taking a tumble: Gabby Agbonlahor goes hurtling over the advertising hoarding
Hard landing: The striker ends up falling on his back
No sympathy: This fan decides to take a picture rather than stop and help
Close call: Cissokho is challenged by Karim El Ahmadi under the noses of Paul Lambert and Brendan Rodgers
Clipped: Raheem Sterling is tripped by Villa midfielder Fabian Delph
Rare visit: Liverpool owner John Henry was at Anfield to watch the match
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