journey to for a midweek conflict realizing {that a} week would prolong their lead within the title race to 10 factors.
’s facet enter a vital week with a seven-point lead over Arsenal in second place, however at Manchester Metropolis on Sunday and at dwelling to Newcastle United subsequent week. Nonetheless, the Reds – who held out for a nervy 2-1 win over a resolute Wolves facet on Sunday – will know that will be an enormous step in direction of the title in Slot’s first season in cost.
’s males, in the meantime, are chasing the European spots. Villa are already via the last-16 of the this season and can need to assure one other marketing campaign subsequent yr. They’re ninth within the Premier League and might leap as much as seventh with a win at Villa Park.
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Arne Slot heaps reward on Marcus Rashford
15:40 , Jamie Braidwood
In his pre-match press convention, Arne Slot reserved reward for Manchester United’s on-loan ahead Marcus Rashford, who’s exhibiting indicators of discovering type regardless of Aston Villa’s irritating 1-1 draw with 10-man Ipswich on Saturday.
Rashford could possibly be handed his first begin of his mortgage spell in opposition to United’s rivals and Slot mentioned he expects to see his high quality.
“The primary time I confronted Rashford in actual life was within the USA tour final summer season. I used to be actually impressed,” the Liverpool supervisor mentioned.
“He’s an excellent participant, I hope for him he exhibits it at Villa however in fact, not tomorrow. I’d be utterly stunned if a participant of this high quality isn’t going to point out it within the upcoming months. He’s an excellent participant for my part.”
Unai Emery on Aston VIlla’s group information
15:20 , Jamie Braidwood
“Kamara is out and Bailey near being with us once more, I do not know tomorrow, he is a doubt.
“Matty Money and (Ezri) Konsa are near being with us. Tomorrow morning I’ll resolve which gamers are prepared for tomorrow.”
Arne Slot on Liverpool group information
15:10 , Jamie Braidwood
Liverpool boss Arne Slot on Liverpool group information and updates on Cody Gakpo and Joe Gomez:
“Each are unavailable. Cody is the nearer to being again however Joe will take fairly a very long time. He’s going to be out for a variety of weeks due to a hamstring harm.
“It’s an enormous blow for Joe and for us. He tries to do every thing to be with the group. He works actually onerous to come back again after which the primary sport when he got here again after two or three minutes we noticed him making a dash and now he’s out for weeks once more.
“In order that’s all the time very onerous for a participant in each a part of the season, not to mention part of the season everyone seems to be trying ahead to.”
What’s the group information?
15:03 , Jamie Braidwood
Villa boss Unai Emery has yet one more new harm concern, with Boubacar Kamara compelled off simply 16 minutes into the draw with Ipswich on the weekend. He’ll possible face a late health take a look at.
Ezri Konsa is unlikely to be again in time to face Liverpool, whereas Pau Torres and Matty Money stay sidelined in defence and Amadou Onana remains to be a while away from a return. Ollie Watkins must be match to start out once more, whereas Leon Bailey may return to the squad.
Cody Gakpo won’t characteristic however is nearing a return after lacking the win over Wolves because of a knock, however Curtis Jones returns after serving his suspension. Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton stay sidelined.
When is Aston Villa vs Liverpool?
15:01 , Jamie Braidwood
The match kicks off at 7.30pm GMT on Wednesday, 19 February at Villa Park.
How can I watch the match?
The match will likely be proven stay within the UK on TNT Sports activities 2, with protection beginning at 6.30pm. Subscribers may also watch on-line by way of discovery+.
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15:00 , Jamie Braidwood
It’s an enormous night within the Premier League title race as Aston Villa host Liverpool, with the guests seeking to go 10 factors clear on the prime of the Premier League.
With no different sides in motion in midweek, the Reds may take a 10-point lead into the weekend with simply 12 video games left to play, having squeezed previous Wolves of their final outing.
And so they face a Villa facet who’ve been on a combined run of type in current weeks, with the weekend’s draw in opposition to 10-man Ipswich which means that the Villains are again in eighth, six factors behind the Champions League locations.