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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

Sports Staff
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

A Villa corner helps the visitors get the momentum back in this match, but Liverpool ably defend their lines after they opt to play it short.

20 May 2023 15:11

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Watkins needs prolonged attention from the doctors, but is eventually cleared to continue and the game restarts.

20 May 2023 15:08

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

A Liverpool free-kick deep on the left wing is spun into the box, and ends with a clash of heads between Van Dijk and Watkins. Both are attended to by medics.

20 May 2023 15:07

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

There's a lively bite already to this match. Tottenham's slip-up earlier today means Villa will go seventh with a draw, and edge closer to Europe. They'll want this.

20 May 2023 15:06

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Diaz offers an early opportunity as he brings down a long ball near the edge of the box. The linesman's flag goes up however, and rightfully cites him for offside.

20 May 2023 15:04

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

We are underway in this Premier League clash between Liverpool and Aston Villa!

20 May 2023 15:01

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

The teams are out and we are moments away from kick-off.

20 May 2023 15:00

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

20 May 2023 15:00

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

20 May 2023 15:00

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

It's a beautiful day in Liverpool, and the sun is shining down on Anfield. This could be a cracker, as the teams prepare to take to the field.

20 May 2023 14:57

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