Aston Villa vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League updates, latest team news, TV, prediction
Liverpool have the chance to go ten points clear at the top of the Premier League as they travel to face Aston Villa on Wednesday night. This fixture has been brought forward due to Liverpool’s participation in the Carabao Cup next month and it presents the opportunity for the Reds to pile the pressure on Arsenal.
Arne Slot’s side were not entirely convincing in edging past Wolves on Sunday, with that result coming after they were held to a draw by Everton. Dropped points here and there could be questions over whether Liverpool are starting to falter, particularly ahead of a crucial trop to Manchester City this weekend.
Villa were frustrated over the weekend by 10-man Ipswich, as Ollie Watkins equalised but the hosts were then unable to go on and find a winner. Unai Emery’s side have though been largely superb on home soil this season, losing only to Arsenal and Crystal Palace, and they are on a 12-match unbeaten run in all competitions at Villa Park. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!
Aston Villa vs Liverpool latest news
Kick-off: 7:30pm GMT | Villa Park
How to watch: TNT Sports
Early Liverpool team news
Early Aston Villa team news
Gakpo and Gomes ruled out
14:00 , Alex Young
Arne Slot has confirmed Cody Gakpo and Joe Gomez will both miss the game.
Gomez was forced off early in Liverpool’s FA Cup defeat to Plymouth earlier this month and is now facing another spell on the sidelines with a hamstring issue, having only just returned from injury.
Gakpo is not far off from being available, having been ruled out of Sunday’s win over Wolves with a knock, but the midweek clash with Villa will come too soon.
Slot said at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday: “Both are unavailable for tomorrow. Cody is the closest to coming back but Joe will take quite some time. He is going to be out for a number of weeks because of a hamstring injury.”
How to watch Aston Villa vs Liverpool
10:26 , Matt Verri
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage starts at 6.30pm GMT ahead of a 7.30pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch via the Discovery+ app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action right here with us!
Good morning!
08:30 , Matt Verri
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Aston Villa vs Liverpool!
It’s a massive game in the Premier League title race, with Arne Slot’s side having the chance to move ten points clear of Arsenal.
That won’t be easy though, against a Villa side who have lost only twice on home soil this season in all competitions.
Stick with us for all the latest build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 7:30pm GMT from Villa Park tomorrow night!
