Liverpool are in midweek Premier League motion for the second week operating as they journey to Aston Villa.
The Reds can lengthen their lead on the prime to 10 factors with victory however it is going to be no simple job in opposition to Unai Emery’s males, who haven’t misplaced at house within the Premier League since August.
Arne Slot’s males adopted up their dramatic 2-2 Merseyside derby draw in opposition to Everton with a 2-1 win over Wolves on Sunday however seemed barely laboured within the second half as their packed schedule appears to be like to be taking its toll.
Try the confirmed beginning XIs for the 7:30pm conflict at Villa Park under.
Aston Villa crew information
How we begin to face Liverpool this night 👊 #AVLLIV pic.twitter.com/gBUnpF6fZc
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 19, 2025
Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has been handed his first begin for Aston Villa in opposition to his previous North West adverseries as Unai Emery makes three adjustments to the aspect that drew with Ipswich.
Additionally it is a begin for fellow mortgage signing Marco Asensio, as Donyell Malen and Jacob Ramsey drop to the bench.
Tyrone Mings additionally is available in to companion Axel Disasi at centre-back rather than the injured Ezri Konsa. Matty Money returns to the bench.
Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Garcia, Disasi, Mings, Digne, Asensio, Tielemans, McGinn, Rashford, Rogers, Watkins
Subs: Olsen, Zych, Money, Bogarde, Maatsen, Ramsey, Malen, Jimoh-Alobah
Liverpool crew information
Our aspect to tackle Aston Villa 👊 #AVLLIV
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 19, 2025
Liverpool are with out the injured Cody Gakpo for the second recreation operating as Curtis Jones makes a shock begin in an attacking place alongside Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah.
Ryan Gravenberch, Domink Szobozlai and Alexis Mac Allister make up the midfield with Virgil van Dijk partnering Ibrahima Konate on the again.
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Gravenberch, Szobozlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Salah, Jota.
Subs: Quansah, Bradley, Enzo, Elliott, Nunez, Chiesa, Diaz, Tsimikas, Kelleher