Aston Villa are already working on a Plan B should Marcus Rashford fail to secure a permanent move to Unai Emery’s side.

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford played a key role for Aston Villa as they earned a valuable point at home against table leaders Liverpool on Wednesday evening. Mohamed Salah gave the

Morgan Rogers had just scored Aston Villa’s second in the 2-1 FA Cup victory against Tottenham Hotspur and Villa’s players had gathered to the left of the Holte End, a cacophony encompassing them, but Emery remained fixated on preparing his two substitutes.

Morgan Rogers is again operating on the right flank while Marcus Rashford trying to impact the game from the other side of the pitch. Marco Asensio is playing in the centre as the attacking midfielder. Without any surprise, Ollie Watkins leads the attacking line yet again and will be desperate to find the back of the net.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has backed Marcus Rashford to turn his career around at Aston Villa, admitting he was "really impressed" by the forward when he faced him for the first time.

Aston Villa host Liverpool this evening, with Unai Emery's side looking to bury the memory of a disappointing draw with Ipswich and the Reds hoping to put in a more convincing performance than in their 2-1 win over Wolves.

Marcus Rashford could be handed his first Aston Villa start against Liverpool laater on Wednesday. The Manchester United loanee has impressed in his two substitute appearances since joining earlier this month.

Liverpool makes the trip to Aston Villa as it looks to extend its lead at the top of the Premier League. Marcus Rashford could be in line for his first start for the hosts.