Aston Villa vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League latest score and goal updates as Luiz and Matip score early on

LIVE – Updated at 20:16

Liverpool travel to Aston Villa looking to keep their Premier League hopes alive after dropped points at home to Tottenham last weekend.

It also sees Reds legend Steven Gerrard meet Jurgen Klopp, with his side searching for momentum to carry into next season, which will be his first full campaign in charge since joining from Rangers. Villa enter the game in form after a convincing win over Burnley with goals from Danny Ings, Emi Buendia and Ollie Watkins. Luis Diaz’s deflected strike was only enough for a point at Anfield against Spurs, with Man City running riot against Newcastle to open up a three-point gap at the top of the Premier League.

“They’re a world-class team, arguably the best in the world right now and we’re well aware of the challenge,” Gerrard said when discussing facing his former team. “I’ve spoken many times about how I respect the coach and the coaching staff there. But you either fear that or you put your shoulders back and try to take it on. Every team on the planet has areas or situations in a game where you can hurt them.”

Follow build-up, team news and live updates from Villa Park below:

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15 mins: Watkins and Matip tussle to get to an aerial ball and the Aston Villa striker lands awkwardly on his own wrist. He gives it a rub and a shake and will be fine to play on.

Luis Diaz makes a run into the right side of the penalty area as Virgil Van Dijk floats a diagonal pass over the top. Lucas Digne sneaks in front of the Liverpool winger and knocks the ball clear.

12 mins: Liverpool are very unstable at the back. Cash and Luiz combine on the right wing to move the ball alongside the Reds’ penalty area. Cash darts inside off the ball and Luiz