An out-of-sorts Liverpool entertain an in-form Aston Villa with the two clubs only separated by goal difference in the Premier League table. BBC Sport explores some of the key themes ahead of Saturday night's clash at Anfield.

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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Liverpool vs. Aston Villa: Preview, Predictions and Lineups. Liverpool are aiming to avoid a fifth straight Premier League defeat and seventh loss from eight matches when they host Aston Villa on Saturday evening.

Aston Villa make five changes from the team that lost to Liverpool at the weekend. Victor Lindelof, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Jadon Sancho and Donyell Malen come in. Striker Ollie Watkins and captain John McGinn are among those to drop to the bench.

Manager Arne Slot is under intense scrutiny, with Liverpool suffering six defeats in their last seven matches, including two consecutive home losses. Slot fielded a weakened side in the League Cup defeat to Crystal Palace and is hoping his rested stars deliver in Saturday’s showdown with Villa.

Liverpool are frantically fighting to rediscover their mojo when they host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday evening.

Aston Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League at Villa Park in a fixture that has attracted significant controversy. Get the team news here.

Aston Villa are back in Europa League action on Thursday night as they welcome Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv to Villa Park. Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv best bets Aston Villa to win to nil at

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has decided to leave Ollie Watkins on the substitutes' bench for Thursday's Europa League fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Watkins has endured a disappointing start to the season, contributing just one goal from 11 starts and three substitute outings in all competitions.

Manchester City host Liverpool in a truly tough Premier League clash, one that has been so fun in the last five years. The Premier League is off to the races and City look to have a great season. A tricky match up for the club as they are off a really good UCL win.