It gives Arne Slot's side the chance to extend their lead atop the table to 10 points, albeit they will have played a game more than nearest challengers Arsenal. WATCH – Aston Villa v LiverpoolUnai Emery's Aston Villa coughed up two points at home at the weekend as they couldn’t get past Ipswich Town who had been reduced to 10 players in the first half.

Liverpool head to Aston Villa this evening looking to send a huge title race statement by going 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League table. This fixture has been brought forward due to the Reds’ participation in the Carabao Cup Final next month and it presents the opportunity to pile the pressure on Arsenal.

Aston Villa scored their two big chances, but were in control for significant portions of the match, and looked more likely to win it in the end, as Liverpool failed to register a single shot in the final half hour of the game.