Liverpool's Premier League title challenge will be defined by games against Aston Villa and Man City, says Paul Merson

18 February 2025, 12:46 | Updated: 18 February 2025, 20:24

Paul Merson says Liverpool's next two games against Aston Villa and Man City will define their bid to win the Premier League title.

Speaking exclusively to skysports.com, the Magic Man builds up to a crucial night in the Premier League when league leaders Liverpool look to open up a 10-point gap over Arsenal when they take on Aston Villa at Villa Park on Wednesday.

It's also a big night for Champions League-chasing Villa. Currently six points off the top four - and five points off fifth place should the Premier League get an extra Champions League spot next season - Unai Emery's' side cannot afford to concede any more ground, particularly with a game against Chelsea, live on Sky Sports, coming up on Saturday.

Merson discusses the title race, signs of any Liverpool nerves, Villa's stop-start season and their hopes of securing Champions League football for a second straight season...

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