Liverpool was the unfancied title leader in the early months of the season. Things have changed now and everyone knows what to expect - that brings with it a fresh problem to contend with.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is expected to be on the touchline for today’s Premier League clash against Aston Villa. Slot has landed himself in hot water with the Football Association for his sending off as the final Merseyside derby to be held at Goodison Park ended in chaos a week ago.

Liverpool are currently seven points clear of second-placed Arsenal in the top-flight title race, with both sides having played 25 matches to date. In other teams news, Liverpool will again be without injured duo Cody Gakpo and Joe Gomez against ninth-placed Aston Villa.