Liverpool are on the verge of achieving a significant goal-scoring milestone as they prepare to face Aston Villa. Jurgen Klopp’s side could secure the second-highest number of goals in a single season in their history if they score just two more goals. Their current tally stands at 137, with their highest ever goal-scoring season being 147 in 2021/22.
In addition to this potential record, Liverpool also have the opportunity to accumulate 84 points if they win their remaining two games of the season. This would be an impressive feat, as they have only achieved this points total four times in a 38-game season.
The upcoming game against Aston Villa holds significance for both Alisson and Mohamed Salah. Alisson is set to make his 200th league appearance for Liverpool, having already kept an impressive 85 clean sheets since joining the club in 2018. On the other hand, Salah is just two goals away from reaching the milestone of 20 goals in the Premier League for the fifth time in his Liverpool career. The Egyptian forward has a strong record against Villa, scoring seven goals in 10 appearances against them.
When it comes to head-to-head encounters, Liverpool has a dominant history against Aston Villa, particularly at Villa Park. The last time Villa secured a victory over Liverpool was in October 2020, with a shocking 7-2 win behind closed doors. However, their last home league triumph with fans present dates back to May 2011. In the last 21 home encounters against Liverpool, Villa have only managed to score more than once on one occasion, which was during their memorable 7-2 victory. In the Premier League era, Liverpool has won 16 games against Villa, drawn five, and lost seven.
One player who has enjoyed success against Liverpool is Ollie Watkins. The Villa striker has scored five goals in his seven appearances against the Reds, including a hat-trick during the 7-2 victory last season. However, he did miss a penalty against Liverpool at Anfield in the penultimate game of the previous season. Watkins is also on the verge of making history for Villa, as he is just one goal away from becoming the first Villa player since Peter Withe in 1980/81 to score 20 goals in a top-flight campaign.
Looking at the overall goal-scoring contributions of both teams this season, Watkins has been Villa’s top scorer with 27 goals, followed by Bailey with 14. Liverpool’s top scorer is Salah with 24 goals, closely followed by Nunez with 18. It is worth noting that both teams have also benefited from own goals, with Liverpool having seven and Villa having four.
As Liverpool prepares for their final away game under Jurgen Klopp’s management, they have the opportunity to achieve significant milestones in terms of goal-scoring and points accumulation. The game against Aston Villa holds historical significance for both teams, with Liverpool aiming to continue their dominant record at Villa Park. Ollie Watkins will be eager to make an impact once again, as he aims to reach the milestone of 20 goals in a top-flight campaign for Villa. Ultimately, this clash promises to be an exciting and potentially record-breaking encounter for both sides.