Played
April 7, 2012 3:00 PM BST
Anfield — Liverpool
Referee: M. Oliver
Attendance: 44321
April 7, 2012 3:00 PM BST
Anfield — Liverpool
Referee: M. Oliver
Attendance: 44321
82′
Luis Suárez
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| Liverpool | 1.44 | 5.50 | 1.44 | 1.36 | 1.45 | 16.00 | 1.36 |
| Draw | 4.00 | 1.18 | 4.00 | 4.75 | 4.00 | 1.01 | 5.00 |
| Aston Villa | 8.00 | 13.00 | 8.50 | 9.00 | 7.50 | 25.00 | 9.25 |
Liverpool - Aston Villa Preview: Hosts out to improve after losing six of their last seven Premier League matches
Kenny Dalglish’s team are in danger of dropping out of the top 10 following a poor run of results and need a win against a Midlands outfit eager to avoid a relegation scrap
By Shane Farrington
Getty
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PROBABLE LINEUPS |
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Liverpool
 Doni Flanagan, Carragher, Skrtel, Enrique Henderson, Gerrard, Downing Kuyt, Carroll, Suarez |
Aston Villa
 Given Hutton, Lichaj, Collins, Warnock Gardner, Ireland, Bannan Albrighton, Heskey, Agbonlahor |
Former Roma man Alexander Doni is likely to get the nod over Brad Jones in goal for the Reds with Jose Reina serving the first game of his three game ban following his dismissal against Newcastle United last weekend.
This is unlikely to be the last of the changes with Jonjo Shelvey and Jay Spearing likely to drop to the bench in favour of Jordan Henderson and Stewart Downing. Dirk Kuyt could also get a chance to impress in place of Craig Bellamy
Defenders Glen Johnson and Daniel Agger might make the bench with the possibility of starting their upcoming midweek Premier League match against Blackburn Rovers.
The visitors could make a couple of changes from the side that lost 4-2 at home to Chelsea. Marc Albrighton impressed coming off the bench and may well get a start. Emile Heskey could also get a start against his former club as Villa look for a more experience away from home.
Alan Hutton could recover from injury in time to start the match. Elsewhere a number of key players remain sidelined including Richard Dunne (fractured collarbone), Darren Bent (ankle ligaments) and Ciaran Clark (knee).
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DID YOU KNOW? |
- Liverpool have only managed to win just two of their last 11 Premier League matches: 3-0 wins against both Wolves and Everton.
- The Reds' top league goalscorer is their Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, (pictured right), with seven goals. Suarez is 7/2 to be the first goalscorer with Paddy Power.
- Liverpool have struggled to win their home matches in the league so far this season, managing just five wins from 15 matches.
- Kenny Dalglish’s side took all three points from the reverse fixture earlier in the season. A goal apiece from Craig Bellamy and Martin Skrtel saw the Reds secure a 2-0 victory on December 18.
- Villa have only won once in their last nine visits to Anfield in the Premier League, a 3-1 win in the 2009/10 campaign. The Villans are 18/1 to win 1-0 with Bet365.
- Alex McLeish’s side have scored just four times in the last six league matches, the lowest of all the sides in the Premier League.
- The Villans have won just one of their last eight Premier League games, leaving them just five points above the relegation zone.
- Aston Villa's last away win came back in January 21st when they beat Wolves 3-2 at Molineux.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa
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Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Mar 31, 2013 | Aston Villa 1 - Liverpool 2 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 15, 2012 | Liverpool 1 - Aston Villa 3 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Apr 7, 2012 | Liverpool 1 - Aston Villa 1 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 18, 2011 | Aston Villa 0 - Liverpool 2 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | May 22, 2011 | Aston Villa 1 - Liverpool 0 |
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| May 19, 2013 | Liverpool 1 - QPR 0 | EPL |
| May 12, 2013 | Fulham 1 - Liverpool 3 | EPL |
| May 5, 2013 | Liverpool 0 - Everton 0 | EPL |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Newcastle 0 - Liverpool 6 | EPL |
| Apr 21, 2013 | Liverpool 2 - Chelsea FC 2 | EPL |
Aston Villa
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| May 19, 2013 | Wigan Athletic 2 - Aston Villa 2 | EPL |
| May 11, 2013 | Aston Villa 1 - Chelsea FC 2 | EPL |
| May 4, 2013 | Norwich City 1 - Aston Villa 2 | EPL |
| Apr 29, 2013 | Aston Villa 6 - Sunderland 1 | EPL |
| Apr 22, 2013 | Man Utd. 3 - Aston Villa 0 | EPL |
| Returns: | Liverpool £55.00 |
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| Returns: | Aston Villa £130.00 |
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| 32 | Doni | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | José Enrique | Defender |
| 23 | Jamie Carragher | Defender |
| 37 | Martin Skrtel | Defender |
| 38 | John Flanagan | Defender |
| 8 | Steven Gerrard | Midfielder |
| 14 | Jordan Henderson | Midfielder |
| 19 | Stewart Downing | Midfielder |
| 33 | Jonjo Shelvey | Midfielder |
| 7 | Luis Suárez | Striker |
| 11 | Dirk Kuyt | Striker |
| 1 | Bradley Jones | Goalkeeper |
| 5 | Daniel Agger | Defender |
| 16 | Sebastián Coates | Defender |
| 11 | Maxi Rodríguez | Midfielder |
| 20 | Jay Spearing | Midfielder |
| 8 | Andy Carroll | Striker |
| 39 | Craig Bellamy | Striker |
| 1 | Shay Given | Goalkeeper |
| 6 | Alan Hutton | Defender |
| 13 | Stephen Warnock | Defender |
| 19 | James Collins | Defender |
| 30 | Eric Lichaj | Defender |
| 32 | Nathan Baker | Defender |
| 7 | Stephen Ireland | Midfielder |
| 25 | Barry Bannan | Midfielder |
| 31 | Chris Herd | Midfielder |
| 11 | Gabriel Agbonlahor | Striker |
| 18 | Emile Heskey | Striker |
| 22 | Bradley Guzan | Goalkeeper |
| 29 | Enda Stevens | Defender |
| 37 | Derrick Williams | Defender |
| 35 | Daniel Johnson | Midfielder |
| 38 | Gary Gardner | Midfielder |
| 40 | Samir Carruthers | Midfielder |
| 26 | Andreas Weimann | Striker |
| Luis Suárez | |
| Position: | Striker |
| Squad Number: | 7 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The South American has arguably been Liverpool’s best player in recent weeks. Equally adept at playing on his own up front as he is with as a second striker, he possesses the ability to create a chance out of nothing. At times his finishing can be a little erratic but a couple of goals could spark a flurry. Along with Jose Enrique, Suarez is probably the only signing to arrive at the club since Dalglish took over again who has performed consistently, and if he manages to get going Liverpool they could well still finish the season strongly.
| Gabriel Agbonlahor | |
| Position: | Striker |
| Squad Number: | 11 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The pacey forward has struggled to find the back of the net this season with just five goals from 26 Premier League starts; a player with his talent and ability probably should be closer to the double figure mark. This week saw him officially named as Villa’s new captain and he will be looking to help his side secure their top-flight status. Liverpool have struggled at the back in recent weeks and with Reina missing out through suspension a lively performance could cause the home side some problems.
A lot could depend on how Doni reacts in his league debut. The Reds have struggled to get wins at Anfield and Villa will be keen to get something from the game to avoid getting dragged into a relegation scrap. Liverpool lost their last home league game 2-1 to Wigan and could well end up dropping more points.
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