Aston Villa vs Liverpool: How to watch, TV channel and kick-off time
Aston Villa will aim to gather momentum ahead of next week’s Europa League final when Liverpool make the trip to Villa Park on Friday.
Unai Emery’s men head into the contest without a win in their last three Premier League matches, most recently drawing 2-2 with Burnley on Sunday after defeats to Fulham and Tottenham.
That run has left their place in the top five under greater pressure than expected.
Liverpool have moved above Villa in recent weeks, while Bournemouth continue to narrow the gap.
As well as strengthening their bid to finish in the top five, Villa will be eager to restore confidence before travelling to Istanbul, as they take on the soon-to-be-deposed champions at Villa Park.
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How to watch Aston Villa vs Liverpool
It has been a strange run for the Villans, who have picked up just five points since returning from the international break last month.
However, they have been successful in Europe, having dispatched Nottingham Forest 4-0 last time out on home soil.
| Aston Villa vs Liverpool TV details | |
| Date | 15 May |
| Kick-off time | 8pm |
| Stadium | Villa Park |
| TV channel | Sky Sports Premier League/Sky Sports Main Event |
Fans not in attendance at Villa Park on Sunday will be able to catch the action via Sky Sports Premier League, with Ultra HD viewing available to those with applicable hardware on Sky Sports Main Event.
Those on the move will be able to tune in via the Sky Go app or the Sky Sports website in the UK, while BBC Radio WM will provide their usual live coverage of the clash.
Unai Emery left with difficult choice ahead of Freiburg clash
Looking ahead to Friday’s clash, Emery faces a difficult decision about his team selection.
With the Europa League final around the corner, the instant thought may be to rotate, though momentum is also on the line, with a spot in the top five also not as clear-cut as it was a month ago.
Should Villa lose to Liverpool, the gap to Bournemouth and Brighton could be reduced drastically, while the Villans have an incredibly tough test in Manchester City on the final day.
A loss could impact the mood around both the squad and club, with a Champions League spot potentially on Villa’s minds as they prepare for the final.
Emery may choose to rotate, though he cannot go too crazy with this, thanks to the recent run.
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