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 deleted a statement on its website on Thursday that said Liverpool manager Arne Slot had been handed a two-match touchline ban, after the Dutchman was sent off during a stormy end to Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Everton.

Liverpool travel down the road to Goodison Park to face Everton in the first Merseyside derby of the season. The game was supposed to be played in mid-December, but was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Now, Liverpool can finally take advantage of their game in hand to go nine points clear of Arsenal atop the Premier League.

Liverpool and Everton have condemned the racist abuse received by home midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure in Wednesday's Merseyside derby after he was involved in a melee at full-time when the game ended in a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park.

The last Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park ended in chaos as players clashed and referee Michael Oliver handed out four red cards after the final whistle. Liverpool were on the brink of victory against Everton before James Tarkowski ripped a volley into the roof of the net deep into stoppage time,