We take a look at the players who made a difference at Anfield in Aston Villa's stunning win over Liverpool.

Rafa Benitez will no doubt blame the refereeing decisions for his side's first loss at home in a long while but the truth is that Liverpool never quite showed up at Anfield.

Liverpool

Reina - 6.5

The Spaniard was frustrated by his defenders and got distracted from the task at hand.

Johnson - 6

Ashley Young gave Johnson no chance of going on the offensive.

Carragher - 5

For some reason, Carra does not seem to be himself this season. Shaky in every aspect.

Skrtel - 5

Luckily for Benitez, he has bought a new central defender because Skrtel has absolutely no clue that the season has already started.

Insua - 6

How long more can he live on the ‘promising talent' tag? Good overlapping runs with no end product.

Lucas - 5

Enough is enough. You can put Lucas' name down on the ‘Flops of the Season' list already. Replacement for Xabi Alonso? No chance.

Mascherano - 6

Having to patrol the middle of the park without any support from his Brazilian friend seems to have put the Argentine into a bundle of nerves.

Kuyt - 6

The Dutch striker, midfielder, winger and sometimes playmaker seems to have lost his bearings on how to actually play as a forward. He even resorted to diving.

Benayoun - 7.5

The only player who showed any sort of creativity in the final third. Who else did Benitez have in place of him?

Gerrard - 5.5

Oh where, oh where has Gerrard been? At this rate, Fabio Capello might as well play Tom Huddlestone alongside Frank Lampard at the 2010 World Cup.

Torres - 6.5

El Nino's is struggling to lead the line on his own with little help from his teammates.

Scored a goal to salvage an otherwise poor outing.

Aston Villa

Friedel - 7

Did the basics well and was never troubled by Liverpool much.

Beye - 7.5

Showed just why Martin O'Neill brought him in from Newcastle United. Solid showing.

Davies - 8.5

With Fabio Capello in the stands, Davies might have played his way into the England manager's plans.

Cuellar - 7

Solid performance. Never gave Torres time to settle on the ball.

Shorey - 7.5

The former Reading defender was resolute in his tackles and stopped Insua from causing any damage down the left flank.

Milner - 8

Milner's hardworking and combative style of play frustrated the likes of Gerrard and Kuyt while also providing options when he went on the offensive.

Sidwell - 7

Did the dirty work in the middle and showed no weakness against Mascherano.

Petrov - 8

The Bulgarian midfielder looked comfortable in attack while also providing a commanding voice in defence.

Reo-Coker - 8.5

Reo-Coker was covering every blade of grass on the pitch as if his life depended on it.

Ashley Young - 9

Capello's answer to the left wing problem for England.

Benitez should beg Young to give Babel a lesson in wing-play.

Agbonlahor - 7.5

His burst of pace was a nightmare for Carra and Skrtel. Another strong contender for a long-term Three Lions spot.