Premier League leaders Liverpool return to play on Wednesday when they travel to Aston Villa as they hope to extend their impressive lead at the top of the table. The Reds currently have a seven-point lead on second-place Arsenal,

Liverpool head to Aston Villa for a potentially important Premier League game that is taking place in a strange time slot.

Gakpo has enjoyed a sensational season throughout Slot's first year in charge, but he missed the 2-1 win over Wolves due to a knock. He is close to a return but will not make it back for this game. The Dutchman's absence could press either Darwin Nunez or Diogo Jota into action up front, moving Luis Diaz into a wider role.