Liverpool Faces Critical Title Defining Matches Against Aston Villa, Manchester City

Liverpool faces a critical week in the Premier League, with their title hopes on the line as they take on Aston Villa and Manchester City in back-to-back matches. After a recent 2-2 draw against Aston Villa, the Reds hold a seven-point lead over Arsenal but are aware that their upcoming games could define their title race. Pundit Paul Merson emphasized that the next two fixtures are pivotal; securing four points could solidify their lead, while dropping points could bring Arsenal back into contention. Aston Villa, having not lost at home since August, presents a tough challenge, as manager Unai Emery prepares his team to face the league leaders. The stakes are high, with Liverpool needing to navigate a challenging schedule that includes matches against Newcastle as well. As Arsenal remains unbeaten since early November, they are poised to capitalize on any slip-ups by Liverpool in this decisive period of the season.