Manchester City can see the path to a Premier League title, and they may be surprised to see that it involves chasing down Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.

Liverpool welcome Aston Villa with a need that borders on urgent, a club championing ambition yet wrestling with momentum.

After a stuttering start, Unai Emery’s men have rediscovered their rhythm, securing four consecutive Premier League victories, including statement wins over Tottenham and Manchester City.