Liverpool vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Re-live all the action from Anfield as Liverpool hosted Aston Villa
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
Penalty to Villa! The visitors unlock a wonderful counter-attack and send Watkins down the left wing. As he canters into the box, Konate comes in to cover him and instead commits the foul.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
More than a quarter-hour into this contest and there has not been too many clear-cut chances so far. There is a slightly restless edge to both teams as they square off.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool have won their final home game in each of the last six Premier League campaigns. Will they get another one here?
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool ably defend the set-piece, though an exchange of long balls almost catches Alisson out a moment later. The goalkeeper will want to keep matters safe in his area.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Villa pick up another corner, and their blue shirts shuffle into the box. Both sets of fans are in fine voice for this one.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
The visitors are playing dangerously around the lip of their own box, and are almost cut open by the Reds as they pressure them backwards. It's risky business.
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