The Premier League is back after a six-week break for the World Cup. Proper footy! Woo! There’s a full calendar of games between the 26-28 December, with seven games on Boxing Day. Among the most intriguing fixtures is Liverpool’s visit to Aston Villa. Prior to the break, Liverpool had looked a shadow of their former selves and currently sit sixth in the table. It’ll be interesting to see whether the club’s second pre-season will have helped Jurgen Klopp’s side rediscover some form and defensive solidarity.

Aston Villa look to be on an upward trajectory again having removed Steve Gerrard from the manager’s seat, following an uninspired 12-months in charge. Now Villa have got a proper manager in Unai Emery, things should start to look a lot better for the midlanders. Here’s how to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal on the best TV, best smartphone or best laptop you have in the house.

Aston Villa vs Liverpool kick-off time

Aston Villa vs Liverpool kicks off at 5:30pm UK time on Monday December 26. The game is being played at Villa Park in Birmingham. It’s the penultimate game of the day.

How to watch Villa vs Liverpool for free

Watch safely with a VPN

If you regularly watch live sports online, you can boost your online privacy within a virtual private network (VPN). This works by masking your IP address from would-be snoops and wrongdoers. You can read our guide to the best VPNs before streaming the games. If you’re seeking a safe and secure VPN, we’d recommend Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection for streaming top sport.