Trent Alexander-Arnold feels Liverpool have learned from ‘unacceptable’ Aston Villa loss

Defender Trent Alexander-Arnold believes last month’s shock 7-2 defeat to Aston Villa was the reset they needed (Peter Powell/PA)

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold believes the “humbling” defeat at Aston Villa a month ago has allowed the players to get back to the level which allows them to “kick down doors” again.

Since the shock 7-2 reverse at Villa Park on October 4 – the club’s heaviest defeat in 57 years – they have won four and drawn one, establishing themselves at the top of the Premier League again – all without defensive linchpin Virgil Van Dijk.