Premier League action on Saturday will see Liverpool go for their fifth win in a row when they welcome club legend Steven Gerrard and his Aston Villa to Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s team aims to move to the top of the table this weekend, as the Reds are 10-4-1 and just a point behind leaders Manchester City. Villa, meanwhile, enter the game having won three of their last four, going from potential relegation to contenders to now hoping to push the top six. Here’s are storylines, how you can watch the match and more:
How to watch and odds
Date: Saturday, Dec. 11| Time: 10 a.m. ET
Location: Anfield — Liverpool, England
TV: USA | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free).
Odds: Liverpool -430; Draw +525; Aston Villa +1100 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Featured Game | Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
Storylines
Liverpool: The red-hot Reds are in absolutely fantastic form, entering the game unbeaten in their lat six. They’ve only conceded two goals in the process, and that includes the goal they allowed to Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday while not playing a full-strength defense. Needless to say, they should feel strong about winning this one quite comfortable. If they can continue to use their pace to get forward, despite an improving defensive team in Villa, there is no reason why it can’t be over on the hour mark.
Aston Villa: While it won’t be an emotional moment for Villa, this will surely mean something to Gerrard as he coaches against his former club. Since being appointed manager, VIlla have won three of four and conceded just a goal a game. In the four games prior to his appointment, they conceded 12 times. Expect him to have his Villa team sit back in a low black and look the weather the storm before going out on the counter, as it feels like Villa’s best chance at getting something.
Prediction
The Reds roll thanks to a Mohamed Salah brace to maintain pressure on Manchester City. Pick: Liverpool 3, Aston Villa 0
