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Liverpool vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Re-live all the action from Anfield as Liverpool hosted Aston Villa

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Saturday 20 May 2023 12:16 EDT
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Jacob Ramsey puts Aston Villa in front at Anfield
Jacob Ramsey puts Aston Villa in front at Anfield (Reuters)

Roberto Firmino scored a dramatic late equaliser to keep Liverpool’s slim chances of a top-four Premier League finish alive with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday.

The Brazilian, in his final appearance at Anfield after eight seasons with the Merseyside club, scored in the 89th minute to the delight of the crowd in Liverpool’s last home game of the season.

Juergen Klopp’s side are fifth with 66 points with one game remaining, but three points adrift of fourth-place Manchester United who have a game in hand. Unai Emery’s Villa are seventh with 58 points from 37 games.

Jacob Ramsey put Villa ahead in the 27th minute, after a period of sustained pressure, darting to the back post to head a cross from Douglas Luiz past goalkeeper Allison.

Villa could have taken the lead five minutes earlier when they were awarded a penalty, but Ollie Watkins sent his shot sailing wide.

Liverpool thought they had levelled early in the second half from a close-range goal by Cody Gakpo, but after a lengthy VAR check it was ruled out for offside.

Liverpool must win their final game at Southampton next week, and hope that Man United and Newcastle United lose their remaining two games to secure a Champions League berth.

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Assist Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo

20 May 2023 15:28

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

20 May 2023 15:28

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

More than halfway through the first half, and it will be interesting to know who is the happier boss of the two. After that penalty miss, Jurgen Klopp will likely be breathing a sigh of relief.

20 May 2023 15:27

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20 May 2023 15:27

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Goal Jacob Matthew Ramsey

20 May 2023 15:27

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Penalty Miss Oliver George Arthur Watkins

20 May 2023 15:27

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Villa seek to make immediate amends with another breakaway, this time after Diaz is dislodged roughly of possession inside the opposition half. Alisson has to dart out of his box to mop up.

20 May 2023 15:25

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Miss! Oh, that is a horrible penalty to scuff from Watkins! Villa miss the chance to go ahead as the forward and puts a powerful strike wide of the right post by half-a-foot or so. A let-off for Liverpool.

20 May 2023 15:23

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Liverpool vs Aston Villa

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