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Liverpool are set to meet Aston Villa in a pivotal Premier League game
Dominik Szoboszlai and John McGinn
Liverpool are preparing to face Aston Villa(Image: Daniel Chesterton/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about watching Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Kick-off and venue: This crucial encounter is set to begin at 8pm on Friday, May 15. The match takes place at Villa Park in Birmingham, Liverpool's final away game of the season.
UK TV channel and coverage: Exclusive live television coverage will be provided by Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. The broadcast is confirmed to start at 7pm, featuring an hour of build-up.
Live stream details: Viewers with a subscription can watch the match through the Sky Go app on laptops, tablets, or mobile phones. Alternatively, the game is available to stream via a NOW Sports Membership, which offers access on gaming consoles and smart TVs without a commitment.
How to watch in the US: American supporters can catch the action live on the USA Network, the home of Friday night top-flight football. The game will also be streamed on the Peacock platform, with the start time scheduled for 3pm ET.
UK radio coverage: National radio commentary will be broadcast live on talkSPORT throughout the evening. Listeners can also find dedicated coverage on the official apps of both clubs, as well as via local BBC radio stations.
Aston Villa team news: Unai Emery remains without the services of Boubacar Kamara, who is sidelined with a major knee injury. The Villans have also been forced to navigate recent fixtures without midfielder Amadou Onana, who has been missing from the squad.
Liverpool injury news: Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is close to a return from a hamstring issue, while Florian Wirtz is recovering from the illness that kept him out of the Chelsea match. Additionally, Mohamed Salah has been absent for the Reds' previous two outings but is back in contention.
Recent form and standings: Both clubs remain tied on 59 points, with Liverpool holding fourth place over fifth-placed Villa by virtue of goal difference. Villa come into this following a 2-2 draw with Burnley, while Liverpool also drew with Chelsea.
Match stakes and permutations: A victory for either club tonight would officially secure their qualification for the Champions League next season. Both sides currently hold a four-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth, who do not play their next game until Tuesday.
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