Alan Shearer believes it is do-or-die for Liverpool's Premier League title hopes this weekend when they host Aston Villa as they look to arrest a four-game losing streak in the competition.
The Premier League champions' bright start to their title defence has been derailed the past five weeks with successive defeats by Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Manchester United and Brentford.
After beating Everton on September 20, the Reds were five points clear with a 100 per cent record in the top flight. Now they sit seventh, seven points behind league leaders Arsenal.