Premier League Matchday 11: Aston Villa vs Liverpool team news

Dean Smith's Aston Villa face a tough test this weekend as Liverpool get ready for a trip to Villa Park on Saturday, vember 2. Aston Villa have been in decent form in ir last three fixtures, registering wins against rwich City and Brighton & Hove Albion. ir opponents for this weekend, Liverpool, have been in exhilarating form this season. Liverpool are undefeated in 10 Premier League games so far this season. league leaders have taken 28 points out of a possible 30.

Premier League: Aston Villa preview

Aston Villa's wins over relegation strugglers rwich City and Brighton & Hove Albion provided some respite to Dean Smith's newly-promoted side. Having seen ir prolific striker Tammy Abraham return to Blues this season, Claret and Blue have been a little short on firepower in Premier League. On defensive front, Dean Smith's side have kept just two clean sheets so far, although those have come against arguably better sides like West Ham and Everton. However, Aston Villa have scored 15 goals in ir 10 Premier League games so far, which is highest tally among bottom five teams in Premier League this season. 

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Premier League: Liverpool preview

ir opponents for this weekend, meanwhile, are enjoying form of ir life. While Liverpool may t be firing on all cylinders, Jurgen Klopp's side have already emerged unscad in ir games against Leicester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham. As a result, Reds are currently top of table and are only or side apart from Juventus, to have remained unbeaten so far in league across Europe's top five leagues.

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Premier League: Aston Villa vs Liverpool team news

Aston Villa will be sweating over fitness ir club captain Jack Grealish, as English international suffered a calf injury in ir 3-0 defeat to Manchester City. Jonathan Kodjia made an appearance for U-23s after fracturing his cheekbone in training. Jota is also a doubt for game against Liverpool. 

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Jurgen Klopp, meanwhile, also has a number of injury concerns. Naby Keita, who was just starting to show form, limped off in Carabao Cup game against Arsenal. However, Guinean could be in contention to make matchday squad. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are expected to be fully fit for game after pair suffered mir injuries in game against Tottenham. Joel Matip is expected to miss out, with Dejan Lovren taking his place in playing XI. Xherdan Shaqiri is still recovering from his calf injury and is expected to return after international break.

Jurgen Klopp is likely to go with back four that started game against Tottenham, with Alisson in goal, followed by Trent Alexander-Arld, Dejan Lovren, Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson in defence. Meanwhile, Fabinho is one booking away from missing Liverpool's next game which is against Manchester City. front three of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmi and Mohamed Salah are expected to start game. 

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