Man City and Liverpool both have injury problems ahead of the sides meeting in the Premier League this weekend - Arne Slot's men can take another step towards the title

Liverpool have the chance to go ten points clear at the top of the Premier League as they travel to face Aston Villa tonight. This fixture has been brought forward due to Liverpool’s participation in the Carabao Cup next month and it presents the opportunity for the Reds to pile the pressure on Arsenal.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is facing a touchline ban after accepting a Football Association (FA) charge following his Merseyside derby red card. The club and Slot’s assistant Sipke Hulshoff also accepted separate charges prior to Wednesday’s deadline.

Liverpool have now played three Premier League matches in eight days, drawing away days at Everton and Villa while beating Wolves 2-1.

Arne Slot has accepted the FA charge leveled at him following the Merseyside derby - the Liverpool head coach's punishment will be determined by an independent panel