LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 2, 2016: Liverpool's substitute Joe Allen warms-up during the Premier League match against West Ham United at Upton Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Lovren, Skrtel & Smith not available vs. Villa, Joe Allen out “for a while” – LFC Injury Update

As Jurgen Klopp prepares his side for Sunday’s clash away to Aston Villa, he is forced to contend with a number of injury issues.

Player Focus: Emre Can presents an issue in centre-back role vs. Aston Villa

The struggle of Emre Can in an unnatural centre-back role in Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Aston Villa should be addressed by Brendan Rodgers.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 26, 2015: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring the third goal against Aston Villa during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa: Hangovers, Palm Trees and Daniel Sturridge

The magic of Daniel Sturridge prevented another Sunday morning hangover for Brendan Rodgers, with Liverpool defeating Aston Villa 3-2.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 26, 2015: Liverpool's James Milner celebrates scoring the first goal against Aston Villa during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Coutinho, Milner and Lucas all benefit from tweaked Liverpool midfield vs. Aston Villa

All 3 Liverpool midfielders – Lucas, Milner and Coutinho – benefitted from a tactical tweak vs. Aston Villa.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 26, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during the Premier League match against Aston Villa at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers claims conspiracy against him after Liverpool edge out Villa

Brendan Rodgers claimed there are external forces at work with an agenda against him but he refused to say who he thought was behind it or why.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 26, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers congratulates two-goal hero Daniel Sturridge as he substitutes the striker during the 3-2 Premier League victory over Aston Villa at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Sturridge saves Rodgers: 5 talking points from Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa

Daniel Sturridge inspired Liverpool to a 3-2 win over Aston Villa on Saturday, and under-fire Brendan Rodgers has much to be positive about.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 26, 2015: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring the third goal against Aston Villa during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa: Player Ratings

Following Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, we rate each Reds player on the day.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 26, 2015: Liverpool's James Milner celebrates after the 3-2 victory over Aston Villa during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Thank Studge for that” – Liverpool fans react to 3-2 victory over Aston Villa

Liverpool returned to winning ways against Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday. We bring you the best social media reaction from the game.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 26, 2015: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring the second goal against Aston Villa during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa: Sturridge double helps Reds to victory

Liverpool won 3-2 at home to Aston Villa as a Daniel Sturridge double and a James Milner strike saw the Reds earn all three points

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 26, 2015: Liverpool's James Milner scores the first goal against Aston Villa during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

LIVE: Liverpool vs. Aston Villa – Follow the Reds’ must-win league clash here

Liverpool welcome Aston Villa to Anfield on Saturday, with Brendan Rodgers knowing only a win will do. We’re live to bring you the latest.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 26, 2015: Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho and Emre Can arrive at Anfield before the Premier League match against Aston Villa. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs. Aston Villa – Sturridge and Ings start up front

Liverpool host Aston Villa at Anfield this afternoon (3pm BST kick-off), looking for their first win in seven games.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, September 20, 2015: Liverpool's Danny Ings celebrates scoring the first goal with teammates during the Premier League match against Norwich City at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Predicted Liverpool lineup vs Aston Villa: Ings and Sturridge to lead Reds attack

We take a look at the team selection options for Liverpool against Aston Villa.

Video: Brendan Rodgers’ pre-Villa press conference

Under pressure Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers previews Saturday’s match against Aston Villa.

KOP Preview: Sturridge key for Liverpool to hit 200 goal milestone vs. Villa

The Kop magazine’s Chris McLoughlin previews Aston Villa’s trip to Anfield on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 19, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers and Aston Villa's manager Tim Sherwood during the FA Cup Semi-Final match at Wembley Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

View from Villa: Talking Benteke, Sherwood, Rodgers and more

Ahead of Aston Villa’s visit to Anfield on Saturday (3pm kick off BST), we get the view from the away end

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - Wednesday, July 16, 2014: Liverpool's Tiago Ilori in action against Brondby IF during a preseason friendly match at Brøndby Stadion. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Tim Sherwood: Tiago Ilori “could be an exceptional player”

After signing Tiago Ilori on loan at the end of the transfer window, Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has praised the Liverpool centre-back

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013: Aston Villa's Christian Benteke scores the first goal against Liverpool during the Premiership match at Villa Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Christian Benteke: Remembering the striker’s 5 goals against Liverpool

With Christian Benteke now officially a Liverpool player, Henry Jackson takes a look back at the five times the Belgian has scored against the Reds.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 19, 2015: Aston Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first equalising goal against Liverpool during the FA Cup Semi-Final match at Wembley Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

No bids for Benteke as Villa look to keep hold of Liverpool target

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LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 19, 2015: Aston Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first equalising goal against Liverpool during the FA Cup Semi-Final match at Wembley Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Christian Benteke’s FA Cup final performance proves he’s not the striker Liverpool need

With Aston Villa losing 4-0 to Arsenal in Sunday’s FA Cup final, Jack Lusby assesses the performance of Liverpool target Christian Benteke.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 19, 2015: Liverpool's Alberto Moreno and Joe Allen tackle Aston Villa's Christian Benteke during the FA Cup Semi-Final match at Wembley Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s Nearly Men: The players who need to shape up, or ship out

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LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 19, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers and Aston Villa's manager Tim Sherwood during the FA Cup Semi-Final match at Wembley Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Liverpool will learn from FA Cup semi-final disappointment” — Brendan Rodgers

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers hopes his players will learn from another chastening big-game defeat after admitting his side were inhibited by their Wembley appearance.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 19, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during the FA Cup Semi-Final match against Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Rodgers: Gerrard was excellent but collectively we didn’t perform

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LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 19, 2015: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard looks dejected as Aston Villa score the second goal during the FA Cup Semi-Final match at Wembley Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool: Player Ratings

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LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 19, 2015: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard looks dejected as Aston Villa score the second goal during the FA Cup Semi-Final match at Wembley Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 1-2 Aston Villa: Reds Crash Out Of FA Cup

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LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 19, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia in action against Aston Villa during the FA Cup Semi-Final match at Wembley Stadium. (Pic by Gareth Jones/Propaganda)

Aston Villa vs. Liverpool, FA Cup Semi-Final – LIVE

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