Capable of confirming Champions League qualification with maximum points, Aston Villa host third-placed Liverpool in Monday's Premier League battle at Villa Park.
The Lions were eliminated from the Europa Conference League in the semi-finals by Olympiacos in midweek, while the Reds eased past Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 last weekend, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for the two clubs.
ASTON VILLA vs. LIVERPOOL
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ASTON VILLA
Out: Morgan Rogers (hamstring), Emiliano Buendia (knee), Tyrone Mings (knee), Boubacar Kamara (knee), Jacob Ramsey (ankle)
Doubtful: Youri Tielemans (groin), Alex Moreno (unspecified), Nicolo Zaniolo (unspecified)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Torres, Lenglet, Digne; Diaby, Luiz, McGinn, Bailey; Duran, Watkins
LIVERPOOL
Out: Diogo Jota (hip), Ben Doak (knee), Bobby Clark (unspecified), Thiago Alcantara (muscle), Joel Matip (knee)
Doubtful: Andy Robertson (unspecified)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Elliott, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.
Ben Knapton
