Liverpool vs Aston Villa LIVE: Top-four rivals face off at Anfield – kick-off time, team news and how to follow
Liverpool welcome Aston Villa to Anfield this weekend for an early-season top-four clash.
The Reds and Villa are likely to be competing for a spot in the Champions League next year and the Villans head to Merseyside in great form.
Unai Emery's men have won their last four in all competitions and have scored 15 goals, conceding just one in the process.
Meanwhile, the Reds can take great confidence from their incredible win with ten men over Newcastle at St James' Park.
They actually have the longest unbeaten run in the top-flight and are starting to click under Jurgen Klopp.
This Premier League clash is set to take place on Sunday, September 3.
Kick-off at Anfield is scheduled for 2pm.
Unfortunately, this fixture will not be televised on UK screens.
However, highlights will be available on the Sky Sports website and app shortly after the end of the match and then later on Match of the Day.
talkSPORT will have updates throughout the afternoon and talkSPORT.com will have all the reaction.
The hosts are without Ibrahima Konate and Thiago Alcantara.
Curtis Jones is fully fit and could be in the matchday squad.
But Ryan Gravenberch wasn't registered to play in time.
Meanwhile, long-term absentees Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia are out.
Jacob Ramsey and Philippe Coutinho are also going to sit this one out but should be close to a return after the international break.
Emiliano Martinez and Alex Moreno face late fitness tests.
Liverpool boss Klopp has requested that fans stop singing his song during games and save it for after as he wants the supporters to focus on the players.
He said: “During games I want all of the support to go to the players. I want them to feel your backing and I want you to urge them on and keep them on their toes.
“I know
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