Arne Slot has made one change to his Liverpool starting XI against Aston Villa from the one that started against Wolverhampton Wanderers three days ago. Liverpool is without Joe Gomez and Cody Gapko for the trip to Villa Park - a game rearranged from mid-March due to the Reds’ progress to the Carabao Cup final.

Liverpool travel to Aston Villa for a midweek Premier League clash knowing that a week would extend their lead in the title race to 10 points. Arne Slot ’s side enter a crucial week with a seven-point lead over Arsenal in second place,

The Premier League title race could take a decisive turn with the outcome of Wednesday's midweek clash between Liverpool and Aston Villa. The rearranged fixture due to Liverpool's qualification to the mid-March Carabao Cup final has the potential to put further strain on the Reds at the top of the table,