This article was originally published on www.si.com as Liverpool vs. Aston Villa: Preview, Predictions and Lineups. Liverpool are aiming to avoid a fifth straight Premier League defeat and seventh loss from eight matches when they host Aston Villa on Saturday evening.

Liverpool will try to snap their four-game losing streak in domestic competitions and reach the quarterfinals of the League Cup on Wednesday, when they host Crystal Palace at Anfield.

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have entered into talks to sign 19-year-old Feyenoord and Netherlands Under-21 full-back Givairo Read, who is also a target of several Premier League clubs including Liverpool. (Sky Sports - in German)

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch could return to action when the struggling Reds host in-form Aston Villa in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday.

And Arne Slot's defending PL champions lost at Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League on Sept. 30, meaning their 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the same competition on Oct. 22 is Liverpool's only win in seven matches.

After six defeats in their past seven games, BBC Sport spoke to Liverpool fans to find out what's going on this season and how they feel towards manager Arne Slot.

Real Madrid Attempt Power Move In Race For Marc GuehiThe scramble for elite defenders, particularly those nearing contract expiry, has become a strategic battleground across Europe. With financial

Liverpool are reportedly 'circling' over a young superstar. He's extremely highly rated.Even though a lot of money was spent by the Reds in the summer, it's clear that the Arne Slot project is going