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Liverpool return from the international break seeking to steady themselves after a bruising period that culminated in a 3–0 defeat to Manchester City. The result was deserved on the balance of play, although the Reds left the Etihad with a sense of injustice after Virgil van Dijk’s first-half header was controversially ruled out. The loss extended a difficult domestic run and leaves Arne Slot’s side eighth in the Premier League table, eight points behind leaders Arsenal befor

Liverpool finally returned to winning ways at Anfield, defeating Aston Villa 2–0 in a much-needed boost for Arne Slot’s struggling side. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch sealed the victory, ending a torrid run of six defeats across all competitions and marking the Reds’ first Premier League win since the Merseyside Derby. After a cagey start in which Hugo Ekitike saw a header ruled out for offside following a fine cross from Dominik Szoboszlai Liverpool broke the

Aston Villa travel to Anfield to face the struggling defending champions on Saturday night (20:00 kick-off), aiming to extend Liverpool’s losing streak as they sit just behind the Reds in 8th place in the Premier League table. While Aston Villa have recovered from an early difficult spell finding their first Premier League win in their sixth fixture of the season they now go into the clash unbeaten in four matches, including last weekend’s victory over Pep Guardiola’s Manches