Liverpool vs Aston Villa: Premier League — LIVE!
The Reds are hosting Villa at Anfield tonight, aiming to strengthen their position at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool goes into the weekend with a two-point lead over the reigning champions, Manchester City. However, they won't kick off until after City faces Brighton. Meanwhile, Arsenal, sitting seven points behind in fifth place, will play on Sunday.
Liverpool has had a nearly flawless season up until now, with just one setback: a home defeat against Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, their competitors for the title have been struggling and losing points. Although Aston Villa might not be aiming for the championship, they are certainly in contention for a top-four finish, despite a worrying drop in performance during the second half of their match against Tottenham last weekend.
Unai Emery has to motivate his players after suffering two consecutive losses, including a strange defeat to Club Brugge earlier this week. Anfield is one of the most challenging venues to visit, particularly in the evening. You can keep up with the action in real-time through our dedicated match blog below.
Latest Updates on Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Nunez's goal makes the difference, and he likely could have scored at least one more.
Aston Villa has had opportunities, but the Reds are currently in the lead.
Alexander-Arnold and Ramsey were both sidelined due to injuries.
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49 minutes: Nunez nearly scores with a simple finish after Robertson reaches the edge of the penalty area, but Torres makes an important block just in time.
46 minutes: ...and McGinn has entered the game.
45 minutes: An additional three minutes added.
44 minutes: There's some worry for Villa as Ramsey falls after attempting to challenge Salah. It seems to be a hamstring issue, and McGinn is quickly being prepared to step in.
41 minutes: Nunez takes a shot from far away, but it goes right into Martinez's arms.
38 minutes: This one is even more exciting! Carlos is at the next corner, positioning himself even nearer, and his header strikes Kelleher. Watkins nearly capitalizes on the rebound!
37 minutes into the match: Kelleher made a fantastic save to deny Onana from close range during the corner kick. That was an enormous save!
At the 35-minute mark, Digne sends in a sparkling cross that's ripe for the taking right inside the six-yard area, yet neither Rogers nor Bailey responds swiftly enough to capitalize on it.
32 minutes: Oh, Nunez! That’s the type of Liverpool forward we’re used to seeing.
He had plenty of time to place the ball into the net past Martinez during their one-on-one encounter, but he misses the target completely, sending it soaring over and far to the side.
