ASTON Villa host Liverpool in a rescheduled Premier League fixture that could go a long way in the title race.
On the back of a 2-1 home win on Sunday where they ended up hanging on against Wolves, Liverpool’s march to the title is no longer looking as serene as it has for most of the season.
This fixture was due to be played on March 15 but got brought forward due to Liverpool qualifying for the League Cup final[/caption]
The Villains did fare worse at the weekend, however, as they were held to a 1-1 draw despite strugglers Ipswich Town being reduced to 10 men.
Interestingly though, Marcus Rashford looked a revitalised figure in his league debut for them off the bench.
Here’s everything to know about tonight’s match-up between these two clubs who occupy 1st and 9th place in the table respectively:
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Liverpool on?
The only place to watch it will be on TNT Sports 2.
So only subscribers with the British giants will be able to stream via the TNT Sports Player.
What time is kick-off between Aston Villa and Liverpool?
Kick-off from Villa Park will be at 7:30pm. Coverage on TNT Sports will get going an hour beforehand.
What are the odds?
The home side are 3/1 while Arne Slot’s men are fancied at 4/5. You can back a draw at 14/5.
Slot vow
The Dutchman vowed to “act differently” after he was charged by the FA over his behaviour at the end of last Wednesday’s action-packed derby with Everton.
He received a red card after shaking referee Michael Oliver’s hand in an aggressive manner while talking to him after the final whistle.
Slot was charged after allegedly “acting in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards the referee”.
He has promised to change his behaviour following the incident, suggesting he will calm himself down before speaking to referees in future.
Slot told Sky Sports: “I hope next time I will act differently.
“The best thing to do is always go inside and calm down and then talk to the referee if you want to.”
SunSport understands he was sent off for his comments, NOT the handshake.
The FA website initially shared an update stating Slot would be banned for two games, but it was later taken down as it is understood Oliver’s post-match report still needs to be reviewed.
Liverpool and Everton were both charged by the FA too for failing to control their players.
