Marcus Rashford could be handed his first start for Aston Villa as they take on Liverpool this evening.

The Manchester United loanee has made an impact off the bench in his two substitute appearances since joining Villa earlier this month. His performances have impressed manager Unai Emery, who is now considering starting him in the crucial Premier League clash at Villa Park.

Rashford, 26, has struggled for game time this season and has not started a match since United’s 2-1 Europa League win over Viktoria Plzen in December. He has completed just four full games in all competitions this campaign, leading to his temporary move in search of regular minutes.

With Villa pushing for a top-four finish, Emery sees Rashford’s pace and finishing ability as valuable assets against Jurgen Klopp’s side. If he starts, it would mark a significant moment in his bid to rediscover his best form.

Kickoff at Villa Park is scheduled for 8 PM, with both teams aiming for a crucial three points.