Liverpool travel to Aston villa for a midweek premier league clash knowing that a week would extend their lead in the title race to 10 points.
Arne slot’s side enter a crucial week with a seven-point lead over Arsenal in second place, but with tricky fixture to come away at Manchester City on Sunday and at home to Newcastle United next week. However, the Reds who held out for a nervy 2-1 win over a resolute Wolves side on Sunday will know that coming through a testing period unscathed would be a huge step towards the title in Slot’s first season in charge.
Unai Emery’s men meanwhile they are chasing the European spots. Villa are already through the last-16 of the champions league this season and will want to guarantee another campaign next year. They are ninth in the Premier League and can leap up to seventh with a win at Villa Park.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery said his side’s rearranged fixture with Premier League leaders Liverpool is their most difficult match they have left this season.
Our challenge is how we face them and respond with our qualities and how we play at this level. We are excited and hopefully we can share our excited moments with our fans at Villa Park.