Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Despite failing to maintain their good form in the season just gone, Liverpool are serious title contenders this season and have started the campaign in the best possible way.

Under Unai Emery, Aston Villa qualified for the last 16 of an international tournament after a 12-year absence. They have made a good start to the Premier League campaign, but will have to fight for all three points at Anfield.

Last season, Liverpool looked like complete unknowns compared to what they showed in the 21-22 season. The fact is that the team managed to maintain its best results in the second half of the season, climbing to fifth place in the table.

After a relatively positive pre-season, in which the team was defeated only once in five games, Liverpool has managed to get off to a good start in the official tournament, with a total of 7 points out of 9 so far, as well as picking up two consecutive wins in the last few games.

During the recent transfer window, the team lost up to three players to the Arab League, Fabinho, Henderson and Firmino, while making significant additions with the arrivals of Szoboslzlai, Mac Callister, Gravenberch and Endo.

Aston Villa's performance in the last Premier League was very positive. In 38 games, Aston Villa won 18 and lost just 13.

After making their debut in the current Premier League, the team managed to pick up the next 6 points after consecutive wins over Everton and Burnley, showing a great offensive level with 4 and 3 goals scored in the respective games.

The team's good momentum also carried over to the international arena, after they booked their place in the group stage of the European Conference League with a comprehensive 8-0 win over Hibernian.