Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was asked if fans can expect to see Donyell Malen playing alongside Ollie Watkins with regularity

EMI MARTINEZ is no longer the Aston Villa vice-captain after manager Unai Emery confirmed his surprise change. The Argentine goalkeeper has been deputy for normal skipper John McGinn since July

Liverpool seek to stop their domestic losing skid at five when intriguing Aston Villa visit Anfield on Saturday.

Much of the criticism for Villa’s goalscoring woes has been directed at Ollie Watkins’ poor start to the season - he has scored just once, a well-taken lob over Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno. While Watkins would admit his performances have not been at their best, it would be unfair to judge him in isolation given the team’s creative issues.

Liverpool welcome in Aston Villa in another vital Premier League clash at Anfield as both sides come into this with opposite forms. Betfair are offering new customers a massive enhanced price of

The Reds came into the match with their Premier League title defence in tatters after four successive defeats.