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The Match
Match Report
The Reds scored three quickfire second-half goals to finally overcome coronavirus-hit Aston Villa.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Friday's FA Cup clash between Aston Villa and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool could line up in Friday's FA Cup third-round clash with Aston Villa.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's FA Cup third-round clash with Aston Villa.
How you voted: Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Aston Villa
32.4%Draw
12.6%Liverpool
55.0%373
Build-up
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Aston Villa's FA Cup tie with Liverpool to go ahead
The midlands club were forced to close their Bodymoor Heath training ground on Thursday owing to the outbreak.Jan 8, 11:22
Aston Villa's FA Cup clash with Liverpool remains in doubt
Villa's Bodymoor Heath training ground was hit by a coronavirus outbreak.Jan 8, 09:15
Aston Villa's FA Cup clash with Liverpool could be postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
Villa are due to host Liverpool in the FA Cup on Friday.Jan 7, 18:35
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Five talking points ahead of this weekend's FA Cup clashes
Marine and Crawley will lead the giant-killing quest.Jan 7, 14:03
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How Liverpool could line up against Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool could line up in Friday's FA Cup third-round clash with Aston Villa.Jan 6, 12:04
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Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's FA Cup third-round clash with Aston Villa.Jan 5, 09:46
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