Liverpool is set to take on Aston Villa at Villa Park on Matchday 26 of the Premier League, following a 2-1 victory over Wolves.
In their previous match at Molineux, Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah secured the win for the Reds, keeping them at the top of the table with 60 points.
After 25 league games, Arne Slot’s squad has recorded 18 wins, six draws, and just one defeat, which came against Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
Tonight’s clash against Aston Villa could be a significant step toward Liverpool’s title ambitions, as a win would extend their lead to 10 points over Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, who currently sit second with 53 points.
However, Liverpool faces a tough challenge, as Aston Villa has been in strong form at home. Unai Emery’s side is pushing for a top-four finish and will be eager to make a statement against the league leaders.
Ahead of the trip to Birmingham, Liverpool fans received some bad news. Forward Cody Gakpo, who has been in impressive form under the Dutch manager, will miss the match due to an injury sustained in the recent 2-2 draw with Everton. Additionally, Joe Gomez is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in Liverpool’s 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Plymouth.
To replace Gakpo, Liverpool may turn to Darwin Núñez, who has yet to hit top form this season, or Diogo Jota, who recently returned from injury.
With only a few months left in the campaign, every game is crucial, and a victory tonight would give Liverpool a significant advantage in the title race.
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