The first half has ended. The referee blows the whistle and players are heading back to their respective dressing rooms.
45+5'
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) falls following a challenge from a defender. The referee seems not to have a clear view and signals for play to continue.
45+4'
A corner clearance finds Conor Bradley (Liverpool), who shoots from distance, but the effort is weak and goes over the crossbar.
45+4'
The defense safely clears a dangerous cross from a corner taken by Cody Gakpo (Liverpool).
45+1'
1 - 0
GOAL! Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) intercepts a careless pass from the opposing goalkeeper and happily punishes the mistake. The score is now 1-0.
45'
Four minutes of added time will be played.
44'
Liverpool's celebration is short-lived as the referee DISALLOWS the goal. VAR shows an offside infringement!
44'
Liverpool players must pause their celebration as referee Stuart Attwell reviews the goal's validity via VAR, likely to check a possible offside during the attack.
43'
1 - 0
Goal! Dominik Szoboszlai evades a defender before crossing to Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool), who leaps to head the ball into the low right corner of the net. Score remains 1-0.
41'
Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) takes a quick free kick with a short pass. Matty Cash (Aston Villa) receives it and tries a powerful long-range shot, but it goes wide far beyond the left post.
39'
A Liverpool player trips an opponent and commits a foul. Aston Villa awarded a free kick.
39'
Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) shoots from the edge of the box, but the ball flies well over the bar.
38'
Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool) positions himself near the penalty spot to receive a free kick but his header is off target, going out past the right touchline.
35'
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) tries to break free but his touch fails him and he loses possession.
33'
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) attempts a promising shot from a free kick just outside the box. His effort heads towards the right post but is brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez!
32'
Evann Guessand (Aston Villa) trips an opponent and referee Stuart Attwell calls a foul. Liverpool gets a free kick that might lead to a scoring chance.
31'
Total shots from both teams stand at 6:4, with 1:2 shots on target so far in the match.
31'
John McGinn (Aston Villa) delivers a dangerous high cross into the box, but it is intercepted.
30'
Referee Stuart Attwell blows the whistle for a foul by Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), who kicked an opponent's leg instead of the ball. Aston Villa awarded a free kick.
30'
Amadou Onana (Aston Villa) is able to continue playing.
27'
Amadou Onana (Aston Villa) is lying on the ground in pain and requires medical attention. The severity of the injury is still unknown.
27'
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) attempts a pass to Dominik Szoboszlai but overhits it. The ball goes out of play, resulting in a goal kick for Aston Villa.
26'
Evann Guessand (Aston Villa) receives a good pass inside the box but his shot is blocked by a defender.
25'
The ball is cleared after Evann Guessand (Aston Villa) tries to dribble past a defender. It goes out for a goal kick to Liverpool.
24'
Referee Stuart Attwell whistles for an attacking foul by Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool). A correct call by the official.
23'
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) misses a great chance. With plenty of space, he fires a brilliant shot from the edge of the box into the low left corner, but the goalkeeper makes an outstanding save to deny him!
21'
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) controls a pass near the edge of the box and carefully shoots low to the left corner, but Giorgi Mamardashvili is alert and keeps the score unchanged.
19'
This corner will not reach the penalty area. Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) opts for a short pass.
19'
Matty Cash (Aston Villa) beats a defender marking him and unleashes a thunderous shot from outside the box. Giorgi Mamardashvili is surprised but manages to block the shot aimed at the top right corner. The ball goes out. Aston Villa gains a corner kick chance to score.
18'
Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) seizes an opportunity in a chaotic moment inside the opponent’s box. He shoots with a one-touch strike but is blocked by a defender.
16'
A Liverpool player commits a foul during an attacking move. The referee blows the whistle.
16'
Possession rate – 46:54.
15'
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) creates space and threatens the goalkeeper with a long-range shot. His excellent attempt narrowly misses the left post.
13'
Conor Bradley (Liverpool) is flagged offside. It was a very close call but the assistant referee appears to have made the correct decision.
12'
A cross from the flank flies into the box but fails to reach its intended target. Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) should have aimed better to create a more dangerous chance.
10'
Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) is caught offside!
10'
Almost a scoring chance! Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) could not find Cody Gakpo as his through ball was well defended and cleared by the opposition.
9'
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) delivers a quality cross into the box, but the defense intercepts and clears it away.
5'
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) tries to surprise the goalkeeper with a quick shot from the edge of the box, but the effort hits the right post and bounces out!
5'
Aston Villa is making good use of possession time, continuously passing the ball while looking for an attacking opportunity.
2'
Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) shoots from distance, but his effort is blocked by defenders.
1'
The match has started, welcome to all viewers!
The players have finally taken the field! Aston Villa will kick off.
Stuart Attwell will officiate today's match as the referee.
Before kickoff, you can check the starting lineups for today's clash.
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45+5'
The first half has ended. The referee blows the whistle and players are heading back to their respective dressing rooms.
45+5'
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) falls following a challenge from a defender. The referee seems not to have a clear view and signals for play to continue.
45+1'
1 - 0
GOAL! Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) intercepts a careless pass from the opposing goalkeeper and happily punishes the mistake. The score is now 1-0.
44'
Liverpool's celebration is short-lived as the referee DISALLOWS the goal. VAR shows an offside infringement!
44'
Liverpool players must pause their celebration as referee Stuart Attwell reviews the goal's validity via VAR, likely to check a possible offside during the attack.
43'
1 - 0
Goal! Dominik Szoboszlai escapes a defender before crossing to Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool), who jumps high to head the ball into the low right corner. The score is 1-0.
33'
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) fires a promising shot from a free kick just outside the box. His effort heads toward the right post but is denied by a superb save from Emiliano Martinez!
23'
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) misses a great chance. With plenty of space, he shoots brilliantly from the edge of the box into the low left corner, but the keeper makes an excellent save to stop him!
19'
Matty Cash (Aston Villa) beats a defender marking him and unleashes a thunderous shot from outside the box. Giorgi Mamardashvili was caught off guard but managed to block the shot aimed at the top right corner. The ball went out. Aston Villa will have a corner kick chance to score.
5'
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) tries to surprise the goalkeeper with a quick shot from the edge of the box, but the effort hits the right post and bounces out!
1'
The match has started, welcome to all viewers!
Starting Lineups
Liverpool Coach: Slot A.
4-2-3-1
25. Mamardashvili
12. Bradley
5. Konate
4. Van Dijk
26. Robertson
38. Gravenberch
10. Mac Allister
11. Salah
8. Szoboszlai
18. Gakpo
22. Ekitike
11. Watkins
7. McGinn
27. Rogers
29. Guessand
24. Onana
44. Kamara
12. Digne
14. Torres
4. Konsa
2. Cash
23. Martinez
Aston Villa Coach: Emery U.
4-2-3-1
Substitutes
14
Chiesa
3
Endo
2
Gomez
6
Kerkez
73
Ngumoha
42
Nyoni
41
Pecsi
7
Wirtz
28
Woodman
6
Barkley
40
Bizot
26
Bogarde
62
Broggio
3
Lindelof
22
Maatsen
17
Malen
5
Mings
19
Sancho
Coach
Slot A.
Emery U.
0.96
Expected Goals (xG)
0.15
52%
Possession
48%
13
Total Shots
5
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Dangerous Chances
0
1
Corners
1
87% (175/201)
Pass Accuracy
82% (149/182)
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Team News
Liverpool: Curtis Jones, Alexander Isak, Ryan Gravenberch, Alisson, Giovanni Leoni, Jeremie Frimpong are sidelined due to injuries.
Aston Villa: Harvey Elliott is ineligible to face his parent club while Youri Tielemans is out with a calf injury.
Expected Lineups Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool: Woodman; Ramsay, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Mac Allister; Chiesa, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Ekitike.