Aston Villa welcome Premier League leaders Liverpool to the Midlands on Wednesday night.
Unai Emery’s team are searching for a first league win in five games and face a tough test against the table-toppers at Villa Park.
Villa were held to a disappointing draw at home to Ipswich Town at the weekend, a result that leaves them ninth. A six-point gap has opened up to the top four.
🗣️ On our opponents: “We are as well excited — how we will face them tomorrow. Now, Liverpool, they are the best team in the Premier League, the best team in Europe and of course being very difficult.” pic.twitter.com/HGxodFbmoT
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 18, 2025
Liverpool arrive with a seven-point lead in the title race and will be seeking to increase the pressure on nearest challengers Arsenal. Then Reds edged out Wolves at the weekend, though laboured during an unconvincing second-half display.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool – Predicted lineup and team news
Aston Villa team news
Aston Villa’s injury problems piled up at the weekend as Boubacar Kamara was withdrawn after just 16 minutes against Ipswich. The Frenchman is a major doubt for Wednesday, though the return of Tyrone Mings eases concerns in central defence.
Pau Torres, Ezri Konsa and Matty Cash remain absent with Emery’s defensive options depleted. Elsewhere, Amadou Onana is out and Ross Barkley is still sidelined with a calf issue, while Leon Bailey missed the clash with Ipswich and remains doubtful.
Aston Villa predicted lineup
Aston Villa predicted XI: Martinez; Garcia, Mings, Disasi, Digne; Tielemans, McGinn; Ramsey, Rogers, Rashford; Watkins.
When is Aston Villa vs Liverpool?
Aston Villa host Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday 19th February 2025. Kick-off at Villa Park is 19:30 GMT.
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Liverpool?
The fixture is live on TNT Sports in the UK.
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