‘Tough’: Alan Shearer has now predicted the result of Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool face Aston Villa this weekend in what is a very big game for both teams. Liverpool will want to win to further strengthen their...
Liverpool face Aston Villa this weekend in what is a very big game for both teams.
Liverpool will want to win to further strengthen their title credentials, while Villa need a victory in order to maintain their status in the race for Champions League qualification.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  LiverpoolLiverpool | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 25 |
| 2 |  Man CityManchester City | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 23 |
| 3 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 19 |
| 4 |  ChelseaChelsea | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 18 |
| 5 |  ArsenalArsenal | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 18 |
| 6 |  Aston VillaAston Villa | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 18 |
Villa have the ability to upset any team, they beat both Arsenal and Manchester City last season, while they secured a famous victory against Bayern Munich this season in the Champions League.
Either team will have to be at their best to win here, and writing in his column for The Metro, Alan Shearer has shared his verdict on how this game will go.
Shearer has noted that this will be a difficult game, but he ultimately believes that Liverpool will come out on top.
Chris Sutton has also tipped Liverpool to win this game.
Alan Shearer tips Liverpool to beat Aston Villa
Shearer shared his verdict on how this match will pan out.
The pundit tipped Liverpool to beat Villa, claiming that home advantage will play a big part here.
“Both sides were of course in Champions League action earlier in the week, but Liverpool have an extra day’s rest and were at home.”
“It’s tough for any team to play in the Champions League and then perform at the weekend with the same energy, and Villa come here after an away defeat in Brugge.
“Liverpool are back at home here, and I think they’ll have enough to beat Aston Villa to remain top of the table going into the international break.”
Liverpool’s home record this season
Shearer reckons Liverpool will come out on top here and home advantage will be telling.
The pundit may not be too far wrong as the Reds’ home form this season has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Liverpool home record this season Games 8 Win 7 Draw 0 Loss 1 Goals for 20 Goals against 4
Nottingham Forest managed to win at Anfield earlier this season, but, other than one slip-up, the Reds have been pretty much perfect when playing in front of their own fans.
Villa do have the ability to cause any team problems, but beating Liverpool at Anfield is no easy feat for any side.
Arne Slot’s team have had a wonderful start to the season, and it wouldn’t be at all surprising if their brilliant run of form was extended this weekend.
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