By Ewan Murray Liverpool are aiming to maintain their lead at the summit of the Premier League on Saturday evening when they host Aston Villa at Anfield. The Premier League leaders have sparkled under Arne Slot at the beginning of his debut season, winning 14 of their 16 matches under the Dutchman. The Reds’ 4-0 thrashing of Bayer Leverkusen on Xabi Alonso’s return to Merseyside was the highlight of a mightily impressive reign to date. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 12 matches, winning 11 of those clashes, and will fancy their chances of extending that streak on Saturday. Aston Villa pro…