Aston Villa versus Liverpool – Match Preview: English Premier League
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gerard-c14664 Houllier’s Aston Villa. In a season that has been filled with twist and turns for both the teams,
it is expected that Kenny Dalglish’s team will go all out for a win which they need in order to qualify for the 2011-2012 Europa League. Thus, let’s take a look at how both the sides might line up...
Aston Villa
After flirting with relegation in the past two months, Villa have picked up form of late to steer clear of the danger zone. Their manager who has been bogged down with health concerns of his own is expected to take charge of his
side by being present at the sidelines at Villa Park. Moreover, Aston Villa are in a good run of form. They scored a morale boosting win against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 in their last Premier League encounter.
Out of their last five fixtures, Villains have won two, drawn two and lost one. This run has seen them climb up to 13th place in the English Premier League which pales in comparison when put up against their 6th
place finish in the 2009-2010 Premier League season.
Liverpool
It seems unimaginable now that the Reds were in the relegation zone in the first half of the season. However fortunes changed for Liverpool once Kenny Dalglish took control of their destiny. Now Liverpool stand at another crucial
crossover in the 2010-2011 Premier League season. They need to win against Villa in order to qualify for the 2011-2012 Europa League.
Nonetheless, Liverpool can also settle for the draw depending on Tottenham’s result on Sunday evening as well. If Spurs lose then Liverpool can qualify for Europe’s secondary competition with a draw as well.
Team News
Aston Villa have no injury concerns apart from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jean-c18112 Makoun. Makoun was signed by Villa in the January transfer window but he has been injured of late after sustaining a knock to his calf injury. Villains have not given a return
date for their Cameroonian midfielder as yet.
Expected Aston Villa line up: Friedel, Young, Warnock, Dunne, Cuellar, Bradley, Reo-Coker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Darren-Bent-c10358, Steward Downing
Liverpool are struggling with injuries to several of their first team stars. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Martin-Kelly-c24395 are sidelined because of their
hamstring issues.
Expected Liverpool line up: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonjo-Shelvey-c19081
Prediction
Liverpool play away from home that is why they might be under the odds at Villa Park. The Reds need to win at all costs against Aston Villa thus one can expect a solid performance from them. On the other hand, Villa are no pushovers
as well. Houllier’s men will want to end the Premier League season on a high in their last home match. Prediction: Aston Villa 1 – 2 Liverpool.
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