The new season has been marred by a number of episodes of reported racism directed at players.

Jota’s family were back at Anfield to see the outpouring of emotion which left Mohamed Salah in tears at the final whistle.

The Reds captain believes football must continue to try to educate the next generation.

Forward Semenyo clinically pounced on an early error from Cottagers captain Antonee Robinson to claim his 10th goal of the season.

Villa looked to be heading for a shock defeat on the south coast until Watkins pounced on substitute Moussa Diaby’s cross.