Liverpool makes the trip to Aston Villa as it looks to extend its lead at the top of the Premier League. Marcus Rashford could be in line for his first start for the hosts.

Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane, a teammate of Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford, is pleased to see that the forward has changed his environment as he seeks to rediscover his very best form - but he admits himself surprised that Rashford ended up at Aston Villa.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has backed Marcus Rashford to turn his career around at Aston Villa, admitting he was "really impressed" by the forward when he faced him for the first time.

Arne Slot said it would be a “complete surprise” if Marcus Rashford did not make a success of his Aston Villa loan spell. Rashford was shipped out on loan to Aston Villa during the January transfer window after being frozen out by Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim due to a string of below-par performances in training.

Unai Emery has been speaking about the impact of Mo Salah ahead of Aston Villa's clash with Liverpool at Villa Park

Manchester United loaned out Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa in January and he put in a fine display off the bench in his Premier League debut for the club in their 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town on

Arne Slot, manager of Liverpool, acknowledged that he would be shocked if Marcus Rashford didn't make an impression while on loan at Aston Villa.