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The Premier League have released a statement explaining the change(Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.)

The Premier League have announced that Liverpool’s clash against Aston Villa will be the first to use the new and final Nike matchball of the season.

The Reds travel to Villa Park to take on Unai Emery’s side on Wednesday night (7.30pm kick-off).

The game gives Liverpool the chance to move 10 points clear of Arsenal in second place in the Premier League title race.



It will also be a chance to see the new ball in action for the first time.

The Nike Flight Ball will be used for games between now and the end of the 2024/25 Premier League season.

The ball is a re-imagined design of the iconic Nike Total 90s football as Nike celebrates it’s 25th year of being the official ball supplier of the league.

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In an official statement on their website, the Premier League explained the modern day technology behind the ball.

“It is crafted with shorter seem length to allow for a sweeter touch.”

They added: “The Nike Flight Premier League ball will make its debut appearance this season on Wednesday 19 February, when Aston Villa host Liverpool.”

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Liverpool saw out a 2-1 win over Wolves on Sunday to re-establish their seven point lead over Arsenal, after the Gunners picked up three points just over 24 hours earlier.

With Arsenal not in action in midweek, it gives Liverpool the chance to put even more pressure on Mikel Arteta’s side ahead of the weekend.

Villa, meanwhile, sit in ninth place in the table and will be looking to move up the table in their hopes of playing Champions League football again next season.
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