Aston Villa vs Liverpool LIVE
Aston Villa struck a rich vein of form in their final match before the Europa League final as they beat Liverpool 4-2. Ollie Watkins was at the double for the hosts, who led at half-time but conceded an equaliser to Virgil van Dijk shortly after the break before the Briton renewed his chances of going to the World Cup with some late heroics.
It was a superb performance from the Villans, who took advantage of Liverpool’s ongoing injury problems to run riot in their final home match of the season. Stunners from Morgan Rogers and John McGinn gave the adoring home support something to sing about, sealing Champions League qualification as they head into a potentially historic trip to Istanbul.
For Liverpool, meanwhile, Arne Slot is once again left to pick up the pieces and he has yet more injuries to work around after losing both Alexander Isak and Jeremie Frimpong ahead of this match. Catch up with the action as it happene below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, complete with expert insight and analysis.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool latest news
- GOAL! McGinn kills it off with a fourth
- GOAL! Watkins makes it a brace
- GOAL! Watkins restores Villa lead immediately
- GOAL! van Dijk equalises after half-time
- GOAL! Rogers opens the scoring
- How to watch: Sky Sports
- Team news in full
FULL-TIME: Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool
21:57 , Arthur FerridgeThat does it at Villa Park.
Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool
21:54 , Arthur Ferridge90+5mins: The substitute Douglas Luiz is standing over it but Lucas Digne shoots. He hits the wall and earns a corner.
Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool
21:54 , Arthur Ferridge90+5mins: Villa have a free-kick as the clock winds down here.
GOAL! Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool | Van Dijk '90+2
21:51 , Arthur FerridgeVan Dijk heads home from Szoboszlai’s corner to pull one back.
Aston Villa 4-1 Liverpool
21:50 , Arthur FerridgeEight minutes have been added on here.
GOAL! Aston Villa 4-1 Liverpool | McGinn '88
21:48 , Arthur FerridgeMcGinn makes it four with an absolute stunner! Villa Park is in rapture.
Aston Villa 3-1 Liverpool
21:43 , Arthur Ferridge84mins: The incident is checked and cleared.
Aston Villa 3-1 Liverpool
21:43 , Arthur Ferridge84mins: Uh-oh. VAR checking a potential penalty here! Martinez is the offending party and seems to have grabbed a not insignificant handful of Van Dijk’s shirt.
Aston Villa 3-1 Liverpool
21:42 , Arthur Ferridge83mins: Close for Liverpool! A deep cross into the box is headed goalwards by Van Dijk, who may have been offside, but Martinez is equal to it. He then smothers Chiesa as he attempts to sneak the rebound beyond him.
Aston Villa 3-1 Liverpool
21:40 , Arthur Ferridge81mins: Barkley makes a marauding run through the middle and finds Rogers in a wide space. His cross to Watkins is cleared, and the follow-up from McGinn meets the same fate.
Aston Villa 3-1 Liverpool
21:39 , Arthur Ferridge80mins: Ngumoha makes a really impressive run goalwards and beats several men, before a no-nonsense tackle from Pau stops him in his tracks.
Aston Villa 3-1 Liverpool
21:38 , Arthur Ferridge79mins: With that said, Salah passes a soft cross into Martinez’s hands.
Aston Villa 3-1 Liverpool
21:38 , Arthur Ferridge78mins: Time is running out for Liverpool here, and their latest corner has come to nothing. Salah yet to do much since coming on.
Aston Villa 3-1 Liverpool
21:35 , Arthur Ferridge75mins: Mohamed Salah replaced Cody Gakpo after the goal.
GOAL! Aston Villa 3-1 Liverpool | Watkins '73
21:33 , Arthur FerridgeWatkins has another! Villa’s corner is cleared out as far as Tielemans, whose shot is saved by Mamardashvili. The Georgian then saves again from Pau, but cannot make it three in a row as Watkins finally fires home.
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool
21:32 , Arthur Ferridge72mins: The incident has been checked and cleared. Konsa escapes punishment, rightly so.
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool
21:31 , Arthur Ferridge71mins: Mac Allister is down in a heap in the box, and VAR is checking for violent conduct against Konsa.
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool
21:30 , Arthur Ferridge70mins: What an effort from Buendia! A brilliant hit from the Argentine looks destined for the far corner and leaves Mamardashvili - and most other players on the pitch - rooted as they watch it fly, but it rattles the underside of the bar!
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool
21:29 , Arthur Ferridge69mins: Digne gets the better of Chiesa and is played into acres of space to bear down on goal, but the Italian recovers well to block his cross behind for a corner.
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool
21:28 , Arthur Ferridge68mins: This is chaotic stuff. Villa counter apace after a Liverpool free-kick but Watkins misplaces his pass for Rogers in the box. Kerkez then loses the ball and Buendia recovers before beind bullied off it.
Liverpool counter, then, but Martinez flies out of his box to sweep out the long ball up to Gakpo.
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool
21:26 , Arthur Ferridge67mins: Arne Slot is throwing the kitchen sink at this with his first changes. Florian Wirtz and Federico Chiesa replace Ryan Gravenberch and Joe Gomez.
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool
21:25 , Arthur Ferridge66mins: McGinn’s name goes into the book now after he bundled Kerkez out of play.
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool
21:24 , Arthur Ferridge65mins: SAVE! Watkins is played in and looks to dink a cheeky finish beyond Mamardashvili, but the Georgian gets a firm hand in the way.
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool
21:24 , Arthur Ferridge65mins: Slot seems to be preparing changes. He’s whispering in the ear of Mohamed Salah down on the touchline.
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool
21:23 , Arthur Ferridge63mins: Watkins gets on the ball in space and is hauled down by Konate. The Briton was definitely the last man and it looked clumsy from the defender, but his appeals for a foul are waved away.
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool
21:22 , Arthur Ferridge62mins: Gomez goes through the back of Buendia and is booked for his trouble.
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool
21:20 , Arthur Ferridge60mins: Have we all caught our breath? No? Good, me neither. Liverpool pushing on in search of another equaliser now, but Szoboszlai is tackled in the box and now Villa play out through Barkley.
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool
21:18 , Arthur Ferridge59mins: And just like that, Watkins goes close to another! He tries to chip Mamardashvili but the Georgian parries.
GOAL! Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool | Watkins '57
21:17 , Arthur FerridgeIt's all happening at Villa Park! Szoboszlai slips under pressure in his defensive third and allows Rogers in behind. He bursts into the box and squares for Watkins to fire home.
Aston Villa 1-1 Liverpool
21:15 , Arthur Ferridge56mins: How has that stayed out! Ngumoha rattles the upright with a signature curling effort from the edge of the area and the rebound falls to Gakpo, who fires over from close range.
Aston Villa 1-1 Liverpool
21:15 , Arthur Ferridge55mins: McGinn plays Watkins in behind with a lovely slotted pass and Watkins buries it... but the flag is up again. The striker looks frustrated with the decision but he was well offside.
Aston Villa 1-1 Liverpool
21:13 , Arthur FerridgeThe goal stands! VAR clears it and Liverpool are level.
GOAL! Aston Villa 1-1 Liverpool | Van Dijk '52
21:12 , Arthur FerridgeLiverpool are right back in it! Barkley gets a handful of Gravenberch’s shot and is penalised, setting up another dangerous set-piece for Liverpool. Szoboszlai whips it in and Van Dijk has nobody marking him as he heads home.
There is an ongoing VAR check, though...
Aston Villa 1-0 Liverpool
21:09 , Arthur FerridgeNgumoha gets around Cash with ease and crosses for Jones, whose shot was well blocked. Gomez plainly brought his shooting boots today and decides to have a pop, but his effort is also blocked.
Aston Villa 1-0 Liverpool
21:08 , Arthur Ferridge48mins: Szoboszlai makes a driving run as Liverpool enjoy the first proper attack of the half, but his cross for Gakpo is much too close to Martinez.
Aston Villa 1-0 Liverpool
21:07 , Arthur Ferridge45mins: Ross Barkley, if nothing else, loves a goal against Liverpool. He scored a supreme solo effort for Chelsea against the Reds in an FA Cup tie back in 2020.
Nota bene, the 32-year-old came through Everton’s academy.
2ND HALF: Aston Villa 1-0 Liverpool
21:04 , Arthur FerridgeBack underway at Villa Park and Liverpool have it all to do. Can they claw their way back into this match?
There is a change for the hosts at half-time as Ross Barkley replaces Victor Lindelof.
HALF-TIME! Aston Villa 1-0 Liverpool
20:49 , Arthur FerridgeThe Villans lead into the break!
Aston Villa 1-0 Liverpool
20:49 , Arthur Ferridge45+3mins: Watkins puts the ball in the back of the net after latching onto a long ball, but he was long since flagged offside and the referee books him for timewasting.
Aston Villa 1-0 Liverpool
20:48 , Arthur Ferridge45+3mins: Jones takes his turn to stir minor controversy now as he boots the ball into the crowd, perhaps accidentally.
Aston Villa 1-0 Liverpool
20:47 , Arthur Ferridge45+2mins: Szoboszlai is penalised again, this time for a foul on Rogers. He gets a talking to from the referee, but he keeps his cards in his pocket.
Aston Villa 1-0 Liverpool
20:47 , Arthur Ferridge45+1mins: Szoboszlai catches Tielemans late as Villa counter, and is apoplectic as the referee awards a foul against him. Remarkable he’s managed to keep his name out of the book there.
Aston Villa 1-0 Liverpool
20:46 , Arthur FerridgeThere will be three added minutes here.
GOAL! Aston Villa 1-0 Liverpool | Rogers '42
20:43 , Arthur FerridgeWhat a way for Rogers to open the scoring! It is a corner straight off the training ground from Villa and McGinn finds his No27 in acres of space. He duly bends it into the far corner of Mamardashvili’s goal to give his side the lead.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:41 , Arthur Ferridge41mins: Rogers puts a great low cross into the Liverpool box but neither Buendia nor Watkins can get the vital touch on it.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:39 , Arthur Ferridge38mins: Villa make a rare foray forward, but Kerkez cuts out and clears McGinn’s through ball. Cash catches the Hungarian late as he does so, and goes into the book. Judging by the way he has been manhandling Ngumoha, that has been a long time coming, and he has a long evening ahead of him now trying to contain the twinkle-toed 17-year-old.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:38 , Arthur Ferridge37mins: Szoboszlai delivers another superb corner and drops it right on the edge of the six-yard box, but Martinez does very well to beat it away.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:36 , Arthur Ferridge35mins: Liverpool really have Villa under the cosh, here. They’ve had all of the ball in the last ten minutes or so and their hosts look like they’re beginning to crack under the pressure.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:33 , Arthur Ferridge33mins: Szoboszlai sends a dangerous corner into Martinez’s near post, which his countryman Mac Allister heads wide from a tight angle.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:32 , Arthur Ferridge31mins: Szoboszlai attempts a Puskas contender! He gets a bit of space in the middle of the park and decides to just put his foot through it from about 35 yards. The shot has plenty of dip, swerve and curve on it, but Martinez makes a smart parry to put it behind for a corner.
NO GOAL! Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:28 , Arthur Ferridge27mins: That could have been the opener! Martinez spills Gravenberch’s effort from range and Gakpo pounces to fire it home, but the offside flag goes up.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:25 , Arthur Ferridge25mins: Ngumoha cuts in and shoots to the far corner (how many times have we seen him do that this season?) but his effort curls over the bar.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:24 , Arthur Ferridge23mins: There was a brief penalty check after that melee, but VAR have cleared Villa of any wrongdoing.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:23 , Arthur Ferridge22mins: Szoboszlai sends a free-kick into the mixer from about 35 yards out, but Villa deal with it relatively easily. Liverpool come again, though, and another cross from the Hungarian triggers a bit of pinball in the box. The Villans clear their lines once again.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:21 , Arthur Ferridge20mins: Lindelof is forced to boot the ball into touch after Cash plays him into trouble and he is very nearly caught out by the onrushing Szoboszlai.
Gomez has a go from range as he continues his pursuit of a first career goal, but slips in the act and has to watch it sail over.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:19 , Arthur Ferridge19mins: Ngumoha makes a run in behind and Van Dijk does well to pick him out with a searching ball, but Cash takes advantage of the youngster’s poor first touch to clear the danger.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:18 , Arthur Ferridge18mins: Lindelof is perhaps lucky to get away without a yellow after hacking down Gravenberch in the middle of the park.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:16 , Arthur Ferridge15mins: Ngumoha is causing problems for the Villa right flank. Both Cash and McGinn look to barge him off the ball, but the young Liverpool star bounces them both. Can he come up with another moment of magic this season?
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:14 , Arthur Ferridge13mins: Konsa looks to be in some discomfort after Gakpo slipped off the ball and seemed to catch his ankle. The Villa centre-back is playing on, though.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:13 , Arthur Ferridge12mins: Villa win a free-kick high in the left channel. Tielemans takes it short for Cash to have a go, but his well-struck effort is blocked.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:12 , Arthur Ferridge11mins: Mamardashvili is out of his box as he looks to sweep a long-ball away but Rogers beats him to it! He can’t hit the target as he looks to lob the Georgian, though.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:10 , Arthur Ferridge10mins: Watkins is back to his feet but does not seem to be moving with any ease. You wonder if Emery might bring him off here, if only to be safe.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:09 , Arthur Ferridge9mins: A nervous air around the ground now as Villa medics tend to Ollie Watkins. The hosts will dread to pick up any injuries tonight, with the Europa League final just a few days away.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:09 , Arthur Ferridge8mins: Watkins breaks free and cuts inside, but fires well over Mamardashvili’s goal after beating Van Dijk. He seems to be in some pain as he hits the deck.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:07 , Arthur Ferridge7mins: Liverpool carve Villa open with a sweet one-two between Kerkez and Ngumoha. The Hungarian is in behind but no white shirt (Liverpool are in their away strip tonight) can get on the end of his cross.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:05 , Arthur Ferridge5mins: Seems to be Jones playing on the right flank for Liverpool, here, with Szoboszlai in the No10 and Mac Allister sitting deeper. Interesting setup. That right flank is definitely going to be lacking attacking impetus with Joe Gomez in the full-back role.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:04 , Arthur Ferridge4mins: Liverpool are struggling with this Villa press in the early stages. Mac Allister and Ngumoha both lose the ball in the defensive third in quick succession, but Villa cannot make the most of the situation as a wayward cross goes behind Mamardashvili’s goal.
Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:02 , Arthur Ferridge2mins: An early chance for Villa! Rogers picks Gravenberch’s pocket in midfield and breaks forward with intent. He plays Watkins into space, but the striker’s snap-shot is stopped by Mamardashvili.
KICK-OFF! Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool
20:00 , Arthur FerridgeThis match is underway at a sun-soaked Villa Park, which is looking resplendent in the Birmingham twilight for this, its final match of the Premier League season.
Here we go!
19:56 , Arthur FerridgeThe players take to the pitch. Kick-off is imminent!
As this is Villa’s last home match of the season, several players walk out with their Children. Emi Buendia has about four in tow.
Team news reminder
19:50 , Arthur FerridgeWith ten minutes to kick-off, here is a reminder of tonight’s lineups.
Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Cash, Lindelof, Konsa, McGinn, Tielemans, Buendia, Digne, Pau, Rogers, Watkins
Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones; Gakpo, Gravenberch, Ngumoha
Arne Slot: I will be Liverpool manager next season
19:45 , Arthur Ferridge"I don't think I am deciding that myself alone.
"I have every reason to believe that I am the Liverpool manager next season. First of all, I am contracted to this club, and second of all from all the talks we are having.
"Plans have been made [for next season] and talks have been ongoing between the club and new players, and I am involved in that.
“If a manager or a club doesn't have their best season, there is always debate about that.
"It is not only at Liverpool. It is all around the world. That is the new reality in football. It is not up to me to judge the people that judge me. They have every right to have their opinion.
"In this modern time, everyone can share their opinion. This happened 10-15 years ago, but then you did it in the pub and not everyone heard it.
"Now, it is also done in a pub. From what I am reading, they must have drunk a little bit. That is a joke. But now it is much more out in the open."
An interesting record
19:40 , Arthur FerridgeAston Villa are one of just two Premier League teams yet to be awarded a penalty this season, per WhoScored, the other team being Tottenham.
Will that change tonight?
Kick-off fast approaching
19:35 , Arthur Ferridge
Unai Emery explains why he named such a strong side for this match
19:32 , Arthur Ferridge“We are choosing as a priority the Premier League. I try to get our objective of the season, to be in Europe. That is a huge challenge at the beginining of the season but we are fighting for the top five position, for Champions League.
“Today, Liverpool at home, the last match of the season here at Villa Park, this should make us confident and proud of what we are doing. Today the focus is 100 per cent only on this match.”
Isak and Frimpong injuries explained
19:28 , Arthur FerridgeArne Slot tells all as Alexander Isak and Jeremie Frimpong miss this match through injury.
Champions League permutations: How can Aston Villa and Liverpool qualify?
19:24 , Arthur FerridgeBoth Aston Villa and Liverpool can confirm their place in the Champions League with a win.
The loser of tonight’s tie will have to wait until the final day of the season to book their place in the next round.
A draw could see both sides qualify this weekend, but that would require Bournemouth to drop points against Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Aston Villa also have the safety net of the Europa League final next week, where victory over Freiburg would qualify them for the Champions League.
Alexander Isak injury update
19:16 , Arthur FerridgeAlexander Isak misses this match with a minor injury, per reports. Liverpool were keen not to risk him after such an injury-hit season.
Unai Emery: Harvey Elliott loan spell 'embarrassing'
19:08 , Arthur FerridgeHarvey Elliott has played just 11 times for Aston Villa this season while on loan from Liverpool.
The Villans looked to cancel his loan in January but could not come to an agreement with the Reds, and Emery has now issued his verdict on the situation.
“To now explain about the reason for this decision is very difficult, or it is easy, but it is not the moment.
“My apologies for Harvey Elliott is every day in my mind. But it is [about] responsibility. We have our responsibility and Liverpool have their responsibility.
“It is something, as a human and as a person, how the season has gone has been difficult.”
Aston Villa team news
19:00 , Arthur FerridgeNo great surprises in that Aston Villa side as Unai Emery goes strong ahead of next week’s Europa League final.
Plenty of World Cup-bound talent in that side as Lucas Digne and Victor Lindelof both get the nod.
Harvey Elliott, on loan from Liverpool, is absent as expected.
There are four former Chelsea players on the bench in the shape of Tammy Abraham, Ross Barkley, Ian Maatsen and Jadon Sancho.
Liverpool team news
18:51 , Arthur FerridgeA curious Liverpool team. Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz were both doubts for this match, one with injury and the other with illness, but make the bench here.
There is no Alexander Isak or Jeremie Frimpong. More on their absences as soon as we have it.
Alisson does not return, with Giorgi Mamardashvili starting between the sticks and Freddie Woodman on the bench.
Wataru Endo was tipped to return here after being named in Japan’s World Cup squad today, but does not.
ASTON VILLA CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS
18:47 , Arthur FerridgeAnd here are the hosts.
Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Cash, Lindelof, Konsa, McGinn, Tielemans, Buendia, Digne, Pau, Rogers, Watkins
Subs: Bizot, Barkley, Garcia, Abraham, Sancho, Luiz, Maatsen, Bogarde, Bailey
LIVERPOOL CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS
18:45 , Arthur FerridgeHere’s Arne Slot’s side for tonight.
Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones; Gakpo, Gravenberch, Ngumoha
Subs: Woodman, Wirtz, Salah, Chiesa, Robertson, Nyoni, McConnell, Ndiaye, Wright
Team news up next!
18:40 , Arthur FerridgeLineups for tonight’s match will be released at 6.45pm BST!
Will Mohamed Salah feature today?
18:35 , Arthur FerridgeIt is not entirely clear how involved Mohamed Salah will be today, but he is at least expected to make the trip.
Speaking yesterday, Arne Slot said the Egyptian would be ready for “a few minutes” against Villa.
But what of Florian Wirtz in behind? It remains to be seen: “Wirtz - stomach infection so let's see how fit he is. He is on antibiotics."
Latest match odds
18:32 , Arthur FerridgeAston Villa to win: 7/7
Liverpool to win: 5/4
Draw: 2/1
Odds via BetFair (Subject to change)
Liverpool predicted XI
18:25 , Arthur FerridgeLiverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Jones; Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Isak
Injured: Ekitike, Bradley, Leoni
Doubts: Wirtz, Endo
Aston Villa vs Liverpool head to head
18:15 , Arthur FerridgeLiverpool are unbeaten against Aston Villa since that infamous 7-2 drubbing at the start of the 2020-21 season. The last two meetings between the sides at Villa Park have finished all square, with ten goals scored.
Aston Villa wins: 59
Liverpool wins: 104
Draws: 43
Standard Sport prediction
18:05 , Arthur FerridgeUnai Emery will surely have one eye on the Europa League final, despite Villa being one win away from guaranteeing Champions League football.
A rotated team selection should play into the hands of Liverpool, who though have struggled for consistency all season, will be too strong for a weakened Villa side.
Liverpool to win, 3-1.
Liverpool early team news
17:55 , Arthur FerridgeAs for Liverpool, Mohamed Salah is set to return after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury sustained in the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at the end of April.
Ibrahima Konate is expected to be fit despite limping off in the second half of the draw with Chelsea, while Florian Wirtz is touch-and-go as to whether he overcomes the illness that kept him out last weekend.
Arne Slot also said that first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker has returned to training after a lengthy lay-off in a big boost to the Reds.
Aston Villa early team news
17:45 , Arthur FerridgeUnai Emery has somewhat of a selection dilemma on his hands as last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Burnley means there is still work to do to seal a top-five Premier League finish.
The Villa boss rotated heavily against Tottenham recently and that backfired, though the 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi-final second leg certainly got fans back on side.
Boubacar Kamara, Alysson and Amadou Onana will not feature because of injury, and Harvey Elliott cannot feature regardless against his parent club due to the rules of his loan agreement.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Liverpool
17:35 , Arthur FerridgeTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm BST on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Good evening
17:28 , Arthur FerridgeHello, and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Aston Villa vs Liverpool in the Premier League!
This for both sides will be the penultimate match of this Premier League season, but neither side has yet confirmed their place in European competition next season. Can either do so tonight?
All will be revealed! Stick with us for all the latest from Villa Park, where kick-off is pencilled in for 8pm.
And isn’t it a gorgeous evening for it?
