Liverpool will be without Cody Gakpo and Joe Gomez on Wednesday - but Aston Villa has a deeper list of absentees and could be without up to seven players for the Premier League clash

It gives Arne Slot's side the chance to extend their lead atop the table to 10 points, albeit they will have played a game more than nearest challengers Arsenal. WATCH – Aston Villa v LiverpoolUnai Emery's Aston Villa coughed up two points at home at the weekend as they couldn’t get past Ipswich Town who had been reduced to 10 players in the first half.

Gakpo sat out of the win over Wolves due to a knock sustained against Everton and Arne Slot has confirmed the Dutchman will not return in time to face Villa. Joe Gomez will also miss the trip to Villa Park, having come off with a hamstring injury during Liverpool’s shock FA Cup defeat at Plymouth.

Premier League leaders Liverpool return to play on Wednesday when they travel to Aston Villa as they hope to extend their impressive lead at the top of the table. The Reds currently have a seven-point lead on second-place Arsenal,

Time, how to watch, stats, team news and everything you need to know about Liverpool's trip to face Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Injury Woes Plague Aston Villa Ahead of Liverpool ClashAs Aston Villa prepares to host Liverpool at Villa Park, their squad depth is severely tested with seven key players sidelined. The Villains are

Liverpool travels to Aston Villa in the Premier League looking to move 10 points clear at the top. Arne Slot has offered the latest on injuries ahead of the big game.

Liverpool were without Cody Gakpo against Wolves after he suffered a knock in the 2-2 draw against Everton. Slot admitted that the forward, who has scored 16 goals this season, is

Arne Slot has confirmed Cody Gakpo and Joe Gomez will both miss Liverpool’s trip to Aston Villa on Wednesday night. Gomez was forced off early in Liverpool’s FA Cup defeat to Plymouth earlier this month and is now facing another spell on the sidelines with a hamstring issue,