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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

Liverpool survive a Villa corner down the other end and promptly motor back upfield. The visitors are smart in defence again however. Unai Emery applauds them.

20 May 2023 16:25

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

No goal! Van Dijk is deemed to have been offside after he impacted play in the build-up, and Liverpool see their effort chalked off. Villa survive.

20 May 2023 16:22

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Have Liverpool got their equaliser? A corner for the Reds sees them pile players into the box, and a slew of half-chances are deflected or hit the woodwork. Gakpo eventually pokes it into the roof of the net, but VAR wants a look for an offside call.

20 May 2023 16:21

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

20 May 2023 16:21

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

20 May 2023 16:20

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

20 May 2023 16:19

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Goal Cody Mathès Gakpo

20 May 2023 16:19

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

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Liverpool vs Aston Villa

20 May 2023 16:17

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Substitution Leon Patrick Bailey Butler Ashley Simon Young

20 May 2023 16:17

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