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Liverpool v Aston Villa
When: 6th December 2010, Monday, 8pm GMT
Where: Anfield
As former manager Gerard Houllier prepares to return to Anfield, he can expect a warm reception from the home faithful whom he served with distinction over 7 years. However, Liverpool fans will be hoping that the Reds can continue their ascent towards the summit of the EPL table. After an unfortunate away defeat at Spurs, the majority of Liverpool stars were rested in preparation for Monday's clash against the Villans.
The Reds will be counting on home comforts to see them through. After a disastrous start to the season which saw Liverpool languishing in the relegation zone for more than a month, Liverpool have clawed their way up to mid-table and will hope to build on that.
On Thursday, Hodgson's side got through to the knockout rounds of the Europa League after a 1-1 draw with Steaua. Pepe Reina, who stood in as Captain in the absence of Gerrard and Carragher, can be expected to take the armband for this crucial home clash.
Failure to win would mean Liverpool would possibly be a devastating 10 points behind Man City, who currently occupy the final berth in the Champions League.
Meanwhile, a morale-damaging defeat against arch rivals Birmingham in mid-week have left the Villans reeling. They are hoping to bounce back against Liverpool after 3 successive defeats, that against Blackburn, Arsenal and Birmingham.
This is a hotly-anticipated clash which is billed as a must win for both sides. Liverpool's 12th man needs to come into full voice to spearhead the players into a solid performance. Ultimately though, the onus lies on the players' shoulders to put in a shift capable of getting Liverpool the 3 points.
Expected Liverpool line-up: Reina (c), Johnson, Kyrgiakos, Skrtel, Konchesky, Maxi, Lucas, Meireles, Kuyt, Ngog, Torres.
Liverpool's form (Last 5 EPL games): WDLWL
Villa's form (Last 5 EPL games): DWDLL
Head to Head EPL record:
Played: 36
Liverpool: 19
Draw: 8
Villa: 9
No of Liverpool's goals: 59
No of Villa's goals: 35
Prediction
Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 1
Where: Anfield
As former manager Gerard Houllier prepares to return to Anfield, he can expect a warm reception from the home faithful whom he served with distinction over 7 years. However, Liverpool fans will be hoping that the Reds can continue their ascent towards the summit of the EPL table. After an unfortunate away defeat at Spurs, the majority of Liverpool stars were rested in preparation for Monday's clash against the Villans.
The Reds will be counting on home comforts to see them through. After a disastrous start to the season which saw Liverpool languishing in the relegation zone for more than a month, Liverpool have clawed their way up to mid-table and will hope to build on that.
On Thursday, Hodgson's side got through to the knockout rounds of the Europa League after a 1-1 draw with Steaua. Pepe Reina, who stood in as Captain in the absence of Gerrard and Carragher, can be expected to take the armband for this crucial home clash.
Failure to win would mean Liverpool would possibly be a devastating 10 points behind Man City, who currently occupy the final berth in the Champions League.
Meanwhile, a morale-damaging defeat against arch rivals Birmingham in mid-week have left the Villans reeling. They are hoping to bounce back against Liverpool after 3 successive defeats, that against Blackburn, Arsenal and Birmingham.
This is a hotly-anticipated clash which is billed as a must win for both sides. Liverpool's 12th man needs to come into full voice to spearhead the players into a solid performance. Ultimately though, the onus lies on the players' shoulders to put in a shift capable of getting Liverpool the 3 points.
Expected Liverpool line-up: Reina (c), Johnson, Kyrgiakos, Skrtel, Konchesky, Maxi, Lucas, Meireles, Kuyt, Ngog, Torres.
Liverpool's form (Last 5 EPL games): WDLWL
Villa's form (Last 5 EPL games): DWDLL
Head to Head EPL record:
Played: 36
Liverpool: 19
Draw: 8
Villa: 9
No of Liverpool's goals: 59
No of Villa's goals: 35
Prediction
Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 1
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