See the key moments from Aston Villa’s incredible comeback against Liverpool to all but secure their Champions League place.
Embed from Getty ImagesJurgen Klopp watches on before kick-off in his final away game as Liverpool boss. At Anfield his side won 3-0 this season.
Embed from Getty ImagesLiverpool take an immediate lead as Emiliano Martinez has a howler on his Premier League return. Mohamed Salah’s cross deflected off Ezri Konsa and Martinez couldn’t hold onto the ball.
Embed from Getty ImagesAston Villa get back on level terms against the run of play just 10 minutes later as Youri Tielemans drilled the ball into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.
Embed from Getty ImagesThere’s another twist in the tale as Liverpool regain the advantage through Cody Gakpo. VAR took a while to confirm the goal due to an offside call but in the end it stood.
Embed from Getty ImagesJarell Quansah celebrates what looks to be the killer blow for Aston Villa. Harvey Elliott delivers a free kick towards the back post from the left wing and it’s Quansah who rises highest and loops the header past Martinez.
Embed from Getty ImagesAston Villa thought they’d found a way back into the match once more but Ollie Watkins was denied a goal, five minutes later Liverpool had a goal of their own ruled out for offside.
Embed from Getty ImagesJhon Duran celebrates two quickfire goals from the bench to make it 3-3. The equaliser was very fortunate but Villa won’t care, they are on the brink of Champions League qualification.
Embed from Getty ImagesUnai Emery joins the celebrations at full time at the Halt End. His side will qualify for the Champions League tomorrow if Tottenham fail to beat Manchester City at home.
Written by Isabelle Newnham
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