Live coverage of Liverpool head coach Arne Slot's press conference to preview his Premier League leaders' massive match at defending champions Manchester City

Liverpool faces a crucial week in the Premier League title race as it faces trips to Aston Villa and Manchester City - and Arne Slot knows just how important those games could be

LONDON – Liverpool manager Arne Slot would have signed up for being eight points clear at the top of the English Premier League with 12 games left of his first season in charge, but he could not hide his frustration after a 2-2 draw at Aston Villa on Feb 19.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has suggested that his side could be on the "home" straight in their Premier League title race if they successfully navigate two challenging away games against Aston Villa and Manchester City.

Liverpool line-up for Aston Villa as Arne Slot makes one change to his team for the big Premier League clash at Villa Park

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has backed Marcus Rashford to turn his career around at Aston Villa, admitting he was "really impressed" by the forward when he faced him for the first time.

Liverpool have now played three Premier League matches in eight days, drawing away days at Everton and Villa while beating Wolves 2-1.

Arne Slot might just have given the game away about a key selection decision he has to make before facing Man City this weekend, with Liverpool drawing vs. Aston Villa

Arne Slot admits he took a ‘risk’ with Liverpool star Conor Bradley during the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Wednesday night. The Northern Irishman came on in the 66th minute to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold but was forced off with injury in the closing stages.

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