Current Premier League leaders Liverpool await a challenging fixture as they host Aston Villa on Saturday.

Liverpool built on their recent 2-1 league win over Brighton with an impressive 4-0 Champions League victory against Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, where Luis Diaz shone with a hat-trick.

In contrast, Aston Villa are in a rough patch, enduring a four-game winless run across all competitions, with their latest match resulting in a 1-0 Champions League defeat to Brugge.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Liverpool vs. Aston Villa live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in UK:

TV channel: TNT Sports 1
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App, TNT Sports Ultimate

This game is available for live TV broadcast on TNT Sports 1. Streaming options are available on Discovery+, Discovery+ App, and TNT Sports Ultimate.

What time does Liverpool vs. Aston Villa kick off in UK?

This Premier League clash takes place at Anfield in Liverpool, England and kicks off on Saturday, November 9 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Liverpool vs. Aston Villa lineups, team news

Liverpool’s injury situation looks the same as it was for midweek. Goalkeeper Alisson, midfielder Harvey Elliott, and attacking duo Federico Chiesa and Diogo Jota will not return until after the November international break.

Slot is likely to continue largely with the team that romped to victory over Leverkusen, including the use of hat-trick hero Luis Diaz as the centre-forward. Andy Robertson could return at left-back after Kostas Tsimikas started on Tuesday.

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Kelleher (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Jones, Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Diaz, Gakpo

Injured: Alisson, Chiesa, Elliott, Jota
Suspended: None

Villa have a day less to prepare following their loss to Club Brugge on Wednesday, so Unai Emery may well make a few changes to freshen up his team.

Pau Torres could come in at centre-back for Tyrone Mings, who conceded that rather absurd penalty in Belgium. Lucas Digne could come in for Ian Maatsen at left-back, while Amadou Onana should start after spending the Champions League defeat on the bench.

Ross Barkley and Matty Cash are injured.

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Martinez (GK) — Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne — Onana, Tielemans — Bailey, McGinn, Rodgers — Watkins

Injured: Barkley, Cash
Suspended: None

Liverpool vs. Aston Villa Prediction 

Liverpool come into this game holding the bragging rights, with the Reds currently undefeated in their last six league (five wins and one draw) fixtures at Anfield against Aston Villa.

Both teams are known for their attacking flair, however, under Slot, Liverpool are rock-solid at the back as well. Aston Villa could give them one of the toughest challenges they have faced this season, but the Reds should overcome them to continue their amazing run of form.

• Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Aston Villa

Premier League fixture schedule this week

All times GMT

Saturday, November 9

• Brentford vs. Bournemouth (3:00 p.m.)
• Crystal Palace vs. Fulham (3:00 p.m.)
• West Ham United vs. Everton (3:00 p.m.)
• Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Southampton (3:00 p.m.)
• Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Manchester City (5:30 p.m.)
• Liverpool vs. Aston Villa (8:00 p.m.)

Sunday, November 10

• Manchester United vs. Leicester City (2:00 p.m.)
• Nottingham Forest vs. Newcastle United (2:00 p.m.)
• Tottenham Hotspur vs. Ipswich Town (2:00 p.m.)
• Chelsea vs. Arsenal (4:30 p.m.)