Last updated on .From the section Aston VillaVilla are scheduled to host Liverpool at Villa Park in the FA Cup on FridayAston Villa are preparing to field a team of youngsters in Friday's FA Cup third-round tie at home to Liverpool after a "significant" Covid-19 outbreak at the club. Manager Smith had planned to rest several stars for the game but the Covid-19 outbreak has thrown the club's plans into chaos. Wayne Rooney and Derby's first-team squad will miss their FA Cup tie at Chorley on Saturday following a Covid-19 outbreak which closed their training ground on Monday. AnalysisVilla will be doing all they can to ensure Friday's tie goes ahead but the Covid-19 outbreak could also have Premier League ramifications. Villa are scheduled to face fourth-placed Spurs at Villa Park on Wednesday and they currently stand only three points behind Jose Mourinho's team.

Source: BBC January 07, 2021 14:47 UTC