Steven Gerrard is set to make his return to Anfield on Saturday afternoon in the fashion in which not many of us would have expected when he left the club as a player six years ago.
After three successful years as manager of Rangers, the Liverpool legend has now taken the reigns as head coach at Aston Villa - having made a brilliant start in his first month.
Gerrard has won three of his first four games as Premier League manager, with his only loss coming against Manchester City when they were narrowly beaten 2-1.
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And the former Liverpool captain will be looking to continue his momentum as he'll line up against Jurgen Klopp, and in the away dressing room at Anfield for the first time in his career.
Villa have been good value for their three wins in their last four, performing well in their victories over Brighton, Crystal Palace and Leicester City.
Having been close to the relegation zone when Gerrard took over, the Midlands side now find themselves in 10th position - doing all this without key striker Danny Ings.
The former Liverpool man is in line for a return from injury for the game, with Gerrard hinting that he could be on the bench at Anfield.
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However, Villa will be without big-money summer signing Leon Bailey. The Jamaican international has had injury issues throughout his career, and picked up another worrying muscle injury which will see him sidelined until the New Year.
Liverpool's defence will have to worry about Ollie Watkins, a player who Klopp is reported to admire, as the pacy striker will lead the line for Villa.
Liverpool have been unchanged in their last two Premier League outings, and will likely continue to be on Saturday.
However, Roberto Firmino could be an option for Klopp, with the Brazilian returning to training this week.
Predicted Aston Villa line-up (4-3-3): Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett, Luiz, Nakamba, McGinn, Ramsey, Watkins, Buendia
