FA Cup: Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 4 - As it happened

By Luke HatfieldAston VillaPublished: Jan 8, 2021Last Updated: Jan 8, 2021

Expressandstar.com brings you live coverage of Aston Villa's clash with Liverpool in the FA Cup.

Villa will field a youth side following a coronavirus outbreak at the club, affecting a portion of the first-team players and staff.

By Luke Hatfield

Digital Sports Journalist with the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.

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