Good evening and welcome to the ECHO’s live coverage of Liverpool’s clash with Aston Villa in the Premier League. The Reds are back at Anfield for the first time since Wednesday night’s disappointing Carabao Cup exit against Crystal Palace.

Arne Slot made 10 changes for that game and left a number of big-name players out of the squad entirely. For some, that 3-0 loss has ramped up the pressure on the Liverpool head coach and his out-of-form team ahead of tonight’s fixture.

But after four losses in a row in the Premier League, there was always going to be a big spotlight on the defending champions.

After starting the season so well, in terms of results, the wheels have fallen off in recent outings. But with so many key players getting a week to recuperate, there will be hope at Anfield that the team will be at it against Villa.

The visitors’ season has been the inverse of Liverpool’s.

Villa started poorly but have found some rhythm lately, with wins in their last four games in the Premier League, including victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in their previous two.

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