Frank Christian
The top team in the Premier League, Liverpool, is set to face a tough match against Aston Villa this Saturday.
After a strong 2-1 victory over Brighton, Liverpool continued their momentum with a commanding 4-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, highlighted by Luis Diaz’s hat-trick.
Aston Villa, however, is struggling, having not won in their last four matches, with their latest outing resulting in a 1-0 Champions League loss to Brugge.
The Sporting News provides an overview of the upcoming match, detailing how to watch it, starting times, and the latest team updates.
Liverpool vs. Aston Villa Live Stream and TV Information
Here are the details for watching this Premier League match in the UK:
TV Channel: TNT Sports 1
Live Stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App, TNT Sports Ultimate
The match will be available for live broadcast on TNT Sports 1, with streaming accessible through Discovery+, the Discovery+ App, and TNT Sports Ultimate.
Kickoff Time for Liverpool vs. Aston Villa in the UK
This Premier League matchup will take place at Anfield in Liverpool, England, starting on Saturday, November 9 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Liverpool vs. Aston Villa Team News and Lineups
In terms of injuries, Liverpool remains unchanged from their midweek lineup. Goalkeeper Alisson, midfielder Harvey Elliott, and forwards Federico Chiesa and Diogo Jota will be out until after the international break.
Manager Slot is expected to largely maintain the team that excelled against Leverkusen, likely featuring hat-trick scorer Luis Diaz upfront. There may also be a return for Andy Robertson at left-back, replacing Kostas Tsimikas who played on Tuesday.
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kelleher (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Jones, Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Diaz, Gakpo
Injuries: Alisson, Chiesa, Elliott, Jota
Suspensions: None
Aston Villa will have had one less day to prepare after their defeat against Club Brugge, so Unai Emery may make some adjustments to his squad.
Pau Torres is likely to start in defense for Tyrone Mings, who gave away a questionable penalty in Belgium. Lucas Digne may replace Ian Maatsen at left-back, and Amadou Onana is expected to be included in the starting XI after being on the bench for the previous match.
Ross Barkley and Matty Cash are unavailable due to injuries.
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Martinez (GK) — Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne — Onana, Tielemans — Bailey, McGinn, Rodgers — Watkins
Injuries: Barkley, Cash
Suspensions: None
Prediction for Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
Entering this match, Liverpool boasts a strong record, remaining unbeaten in their last six league encounters at Anfield against Aston Villa, with five wins and one draw.
Both teams are known for their offensive play, but with Slot at the helm, Liverpool is also formidable defensively. Aston Villa might pose a significant challenge, but Liverpool is predicted to maintain their excellent form.
- Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Aston Villa
This Week’s Premier League Fixture Schedule
All times in GMT
Saturday, November 9
- Brentford vs. Bournemouth (3:00 p.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Fulham (3:00 p.m.)
- West Ham United vs. Everton (3:00 p.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Southampton (3:00 p.m.)
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Manchester City (5:30 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Aston Villa (8:00 p.m.)
Sunday, November 10
- Manchester United vs. Leicester City (2:00 p.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Newcastle United (2:00 p.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Ipswich Town (2:00 p.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Arsenal (4:30 p.m.)
