Liverpool halted their domestic losing skid at five with an opportunistic 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday, returning to third on the Premier League table.

Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch got on the scoresheet during a contest defined by the energy of Liverpool’s midfield.

Anfield readies itself again, lights warming like a stage curtain on a crisp November night, and Liverpool arrive with familiar purpose in the Premier League. Aston Villa visit with ambitions of their own, yet the noise will swell for a home side keen to steady rhythm after midweek experimentation.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at (20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Slot confirmed Ryan Gravenberch trained yesterday, is available for Saturday, and a decision will be made if he is able to start the match.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has delivered the latest updates on Ryan Gravenberch, Alexander Isak and Curtis Jones ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown at home to Aston Villa.

The referee for Liverpool vs. Aston Villa has been announced, with a familiar pair taking charge on the pitch and in the VAR booth. Liverpool host Aston Villa on Saturday as they hope to arrest a rut of four Premier League defeats in a row.

This weekend’s coverage concludes on Monday, Nov. 3, with Premier League Live at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network followed by Sunderland-Everton at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network. Goal Zone follows the match at 5 p.m. ET on USA Network.

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