Overview
- Liverpool enter the fixture in a slump with six defeats in their last seven matches in all competitions, including a 3-0 EFL Cup loss to Crystal Palace.
- Aston Villa travel on an upturn after six wins in seven, most recently overcoming Manchester City.
- Arne Slot says he remains convinced Liverpool will turn results around due to the squad’s quality and the chances they are creating.
- Team news reported in previews lists Liverpool without Alexander Isak, Alisson, Curtis Jones and Jeremie Frimpong, with Ryan Gravenberch potentially available after training.
- Villa are set to be without Youri Tielemans and Andrés García, Harvey Elliott is ineligible against his parent club, and Emi Buendía is a doubt, while previews note predicted line-ups may change at announcement.