Saturday, May 21, 2011

Premier League - Matchpack: Aston Villa v Liverpool



Aston Villa caretaker manager Gary McAllister has no fresh injury worries for the Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday.
Villa have a clean bill of health as they look to finish as the midlands' leading club. They are currently one point adrift of West Brom, who visit Newcastle.
Record signing Darren Bent will be looking to take his Villa goal tally into double figures after netting nine in 15 games since his switch from Sunderland in January which could ultimately cost the club £24 million.
Midfielder Raul Meireles is set to return for Liverpool's final match of the season at Aston Villa on Sunday.
The Portugal international missed last weekend's defeat to Tottenham with a minor injury but has returned to full fitness.
Meireles' return could mean striker Andy Carroll, who has played two of the last four matches because of a knee injury, drops to the bench as he is not fully match fit.
Match facts
Aston Villa have averaged one goal per game on the final day of Premier League seasons (18 in 18 matches)
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last seven final day games, last losing to Chelsea in 2003.
Liverpool have conceded seven penalty goals this season, more than any other side.
Villa have scored at least once in 15 of their last 16 league games.
Villa have won only one of their last 18 Premier League games against Liverpool.
The Villans have not won a Premier League home game against the Reds since February 1998, and have scored just three goals in their last 11 home clashes v Liverpool.
Kenny Dalglish’s last match in charge of Liverpool at Villa Park ended as a goalless draw.
Brad Friedel has made 399 Premier League appearances.
Villa have thrown away 26 points from winning positions, more than any other side.
Liverpool’s last three Premier League away games have seen a total of 12 goals.
PA Sport / Opta

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