Villa were forced to shuffle the pack in the summer to be on the right side of the Premier League's hard-hitting spending rules but a delay has now been announced on a new system

Aston Villa and Liverpool are due to face off during a busy February for both clubs, though Unai Emery and Arne Slot will both enjoy a quieter time of things in March

The Premier League have denied a request made by Aston Villa to move next week’s clash against Liverpool. Aston Villa will now face a gruelling run of five matches across the space of just 14 days. Liverpool ’s visit to Villa Park was scheduled for mid-March but had to be rearranged when Arne Slot ’s side reached the final of the Carabao Cup.