Liverpool travel to Aston Villa on Friday night in a match that could determine their Champions League fate. Both teams are locked on 59 points, with Liverpool holding a superior goal difference of +12 compared to Villa's +4. A top-five finish is expected to be enough for Champions League football this season.
Qualification Scenarios
A victory for either side would move them three points clear of the other and seven ahead of Bournemouth, who sit sixth on 55 points. Bournemouth do not play until Tuesday, when they host Manchester City. A win for Liverpool or Villa would secure a top-five finish regardless of other results. A draw or defeat would leave the door open for Bournemouth and could force a final-day decider.
Match Details
The match takes place at Villa Park on Friday, May 15, with kick-off at 8pm BST. It is the first game of the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season.
How to Watch
UK TV: Live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event from 7pm.
UK Streaming: Via Sky Go app for subscribers, or NOW Sports Membership for non-subscribers.
US Viewers: Available on NBC and Peacock premium.
Radio: Commentary on talkSPORT, BBC Radio Merseyside, and Liverpool FC official channels.
Team News
Liverpool are missing several key players, but Mohamed Salah is expected to be on the bench after a knock. Aston Villa have a midfield crisis, with Boubacar Kamara and Amadou Onana both sidelined, forcing Unai Emery into a tactical reshuffle.
Head-to-Head
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 11 meetings with Aston Villa, often scoring at least two goals per game at Villa Park.
