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
Now it is Alisson's turn to shout at his players, with the Liverpool goalkeeper frustrated by a soft Villa break through the middle that forces him into action.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Salah finally pushes a shot towards goal but Martinez is smart enough to read it well. The World Cup winner barks at his defenders in frustration.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Gakpo overcooks himself in midfield, and Villa get a free-kick as a result. The visitors ease themselves out of immediate danger for the moment.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Martinez will be expecting a busier stint between the posts this half. Liverpool's failure to seriously test him is something Jurgen Klopp will seek to address.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
We are back underway at Anfield. Can Liverpool find an equaliser in this one or will Villa cling on for a big result?
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
That was closer to an hour of football than it was a regulation half, when all is said and done. On a hot day, it will be fascinating to see if that has any bearing down the line.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Jacob Ramsey's diving header is the difference in a lively Premier League encounter between Liverpool and Aston Villa. In a match that could shape the European race however, there's still plenty left to play for. At half-time, it is Liverpool 0-1 Aston Villa.
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