Two teams playing catch-up in their respective hunts for Europe do battle at Anfield on Saturday afternoon as Liverpool and Aston Villa square off in the Premier League.
The Reds remain fifth in the rankings thanks to Monday's 3-0 triumph over Leicester City, while the Lions moved level on points with seventh-placed Tottenham Hotspur by beating the Lilywhites 2-1 last time out, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.
LIVERPOOL vs. ASTON VILLA
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LIVERPOOL
Out: Darwin Nunez (toe), Stefan Bajcetic (adductor), Thiago Alcantara (hip), Calvin Ramsay (knee)
Doubtful: Roberto Firmino (muscle), Naby Keita (muscle)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Jones; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
ASTON VILLA
Out: Jed Steer (calf), Philippe Coutinho (unspecified)
Doubtful: Calum Chambers (illness)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Martinez; Young, Konsa, Mings, Moreno; Ramsey, Kamara, Luiz, McGinn; Buendia, Watkins
For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.
Ben Knapton
