Saturday 7 April 2012

Liverpool vs. Aston Villa: Match Facts and Team News


Kenny Dalglish's side look to reverse their poor form as they take on Aston Villa, who showed promise of a comeback against Chelsea.

TEAM NEWS
Former Roma man Alexander Doni is likely to start in goal for Liverpool with Jose Reina serving the first games on his 3-game ban following his red card against Newcastle last weekend.
Daniel Agger could make his comeback after a 6-week absence with a cracked rib sustained in the Carling Cup final.
Right-back Alan Hutton is expected to be fit (after a calf injury) for Aston Villa.
Charles N'Zogbia (knee) and Darren Bent (ankle) remain unavailable for the Villans.

MATCH FACTS
  • Liverpool go into the match looking to complete their first league double over Aston Villa for the first time since 2005-06.
  • Stewart Downing's last Premier League goal was for Aston Villa against Liverpool (22 May 2011).
  • If selected, Jose Enrique could make his 150th English league appearance.
  • 5 of Luis Suarez's 7 league goals this season have come in the second half.
  • Aston Villa have conceded the most goals from corner (13) and are also the only team yet to score from a corner.
  • The Reds have lost only once in their last 9 home games against the Villans (1-3 in Aug 2009).
  • Villa have won only one of their last eight league games.


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