10 December 2021, 17:09 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Having won all matches in the UEFA Champions League group stage and walking majestically alone ahead of the lot in UCL Group B, the Reds are back in the Premier League for this highly-anticipated fixture against the Lions. Liverpool FC vs. Aston Villa FC kicks off at 16:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, December 11, at Anfield. A quick recap ahead of Premier League Matchday 16, leaves onlookers with Mohamed Salah's 13 goals at the top of the goal scorer's list. The Egyptian is also the King of Assists in the Premier League with a haul of 9. Manchester City has a narrow one-point lead at the top of the Premier League table, while Norwich now sits at the bottom. EPL Match week 16 returns after 149 matches and 413 goals.
Preview Liverpool Premier League, Dec 11, 2021
Preview Liverpool are unbeaten in five games across all competitions following the 2-1 win over AC Milan on Tuesday, UEFA Champions League Matchday 6. Back on the home front, the Reds have four straight victories, LWWWW, after a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend. Diogo Jota had several clear-cut chances against his former side but failed to find the back of the net on more than one occasion. - Most notably, having failed to beat two yellow shirts on the line with goalkeeper José Sá already left behind in no man's land. The red wave of attack continued, but Wolves, unable to mount any form of attack, held firm, knowing one precious point would be enough to crown the spirited defensive efforts. All was going according to plan for Wolves until Divock Origi (90'+4) broke hearts with a right-footed touch, a turn, and a left-footed strike. - Leaving six players, plus goalkeeper, perplexed as to how life could be so unfair. The victory saw the Reds move from 3rd to 2nd place, having picked up 34 points after 10W, 4D, & 1L. Jurgen Klopp surprised many by starting the deadly duo of Mane and Salah in a much-changed side for a dead-rubber game against AC Milan. However, familiar faces are expected back in the 4—3—3 formation and starting line-up for this game against Aston Villa. Liverpool have no new injury worries ahead of Saturday’s fixture.
Preview Aston Villa Premier League, Dec 11, 2021
Preview Steven Gerrard will be facing his former club for the first time as a coach and won't have any split loyalties, despite making 710 appearances for the Reds in all competitions, the third-most in Liverpool’s history. Last weekend, Gerrard saw his side return to winning ways, LWWLW, having defeated former boss, Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City, 2-1. The victory saw the Lions jump three spots ahead, from 13th to 10th place on the Premier League table, having picked up 19 points from 6W, 1D, and 8L. Steven Gerrard could lay out the 4—3—3 formation with Watkins at the center of the attacking trio. On availability, Danny Ings (thigh injury) remains doubtful for this fixture.