Aston Villa started the season poorly, before a superb run of form saw them climb up the table to challenge Arsenal and Manchester City. They scored impressive wins over Arsenal and Chelsea.
Liverpool travel to the Stadium of Light on Wednesday evening as they look to respond following a narrow defeat against Manchester City at Anfield. The Reds are still fighting to keep pace in the Premier League’s top-four race, and victory on Wearside would be a huge boost to their campaign.
Last Word on Football brings you the latest team and injury news, plus the predicted lineups ahead of the Sunderland vs Liverpool Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Former Aston Villa boss Keith Wyness says Liverpool will not get the full £35 million for Harvey Elliott this summer. Speaking on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness claims Aston Villa will refuse to pay the mandatory buyout price the clubs put in the midfielder’s loan deal.
Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool has been a talking point for much of the season, and now it appears those conversations are starting to get more serious.
Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly monitoring AC Milan star Christian Pulisic as uncertainty grows over his future at the San Siro. According to Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb, the American international is “taken aback” by a lack of a formal renewal offer, despite a verbal agreement appearing close late last year.
Brighton midfielder James Milner could pull even with Gareth Barry to equal the all-time Premier League appearances record on Wednesday. The 40-year-old veteran has played in 652 Premier League matches, one shy of Barry’s total of 653.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery gave a very blunt interview to BBC Sport after the game against Bournemouth. He spoke right after his team drew 1-1 with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett spoke exclusively to Football Insider regarding the recent clash at the Vitality Stadium. He insists that Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa luckily avoided a serious penalty during the heated draw against Bournemouth on Saturday, February 7.
Aston Villa will welcome Brighton and Hove Albion at Villa Park this Wednesday night as they look to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Villans managed to secure a 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth recently, so they would be eager to get back to winning ways in the league.
Morgan Rogers is still reportedly of interest to Chelsea, despite previous suggestions that their attention had shifted elsewhere. Back in December, talk of a move cooled off after the midfielder signed a new deal with Aston Villa, and it was said he was no longer on Chelsea’s radar.
One of the players who helped West Ham United win promotion to the Premier League back in 2012 has eyes on becoming the villain in the next James Bond film.
Aston Villa are reportedly ready to move faster in talks for Rangers teenager Bailey Rice. They want to bring him in even though the January window just closed.
Chelsea are interested in signing the Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers at the end of the season. The 23-year-old has been outstanding in the Premier League, and it is no surprise that top clubs are keen on him.
Manchester United continue to win in the Premier League and have reached four straight wins in the league under caretaker manager Michael Carrick. The Red Devils defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford to maintain their position in the top four of the league table.
Here are the confirmed lineups plus the latest team news ahead of the 3 pm Arsenal vs Sunderland Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are strong favourites to win this game and extend their lead at the top of the table.
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Manchester United are interested in the Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers. The 23-year-old has been outstanding for Aston Villa, and Manchester United believe that he could revitalise their attacking unit.
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At an important moment of the season for Sunderland, the team continues hoping to maintain positive consistency to move into the best positions in the Premier League.
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Real Madrid’s managerial situation is in flux and at the center of a growing story connecting one of Europe’s most respected coaches with the Spanish giants.
Aston Villa hosts RB Salzburg at Villa Park this Thursday, Jan. 29, at 12 p.m. PT, 3 p.m. ET, on the final matchday of the UEFA Europa League league phase.
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