Liverpool vs Aston Villa Highlights: Premier League Highlights: LIV vs AVL Highlights-With a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday, Roberto Firmino struck a stunning late equalise to maintain Liverpool’s limited chances of finishing in the top four of the Premier League. In Liverpool’s final home game of the season, the Brazilian, who spent eight seasons with the Merseyside club, scored in the 89th minute to the pleasure of the crowd. Cody Gakpo’s goal was reversed, and Jacon Ramsey scored the game’s first goal for Villa..Follow Premier League Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
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After a continuous period of pressure, Jacob Ramsey gave Villa the lead in the 27th minute by scurrying to the back post and heading a cross from Douglas Luiz past goalkeeper Allison. Five minutes earlier, when Villa was given a penalty, they had the opportunity to grab the lead, but Ollie Watkins’ attempt missed the target.
Cody Gakpo scored from close range for Liverpool early in the second half, but the goal was disallowed for offside following a protracted VAR review. To qualify for the Champions League, Liverpool must win their final match at Southampton the following week and hope that Manchester United and Newcastle United lose their final two games.
After the interval, the same pattern persisted, with Villa’s high line making it difficult for Liverpool to organise persistent assaults. When Mings stopped a Konate effort on the line after the break, Gakpo felt he had equalised. However, VAR allowed Brooks to see the pitchside monitor and he reversed his first judgement because Virgil van Dijk was offside
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Although it didn’t seem like it would happen, Firmino appeared in the 89th minute and slipped in to finish Mohamed Salah’s low cross, setting up an exciting climax. Liverpool tried to probe, but Villa were alert and in control of their defence. The least they deserved was a point.
In their final match of the year, Liverpool travels to already-relegated Southampton, while Aston Villa plays host to Brighton. With 12 assists from Salah and 13 from Firmino, the Liverpool combination has contributed to 25 Premier League goals in total, the most of any team in the league.
Liverpool XI:
Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Fabinho, Jones, Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
Subs: Kelleher, Gomez, Milner, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, Carvalho, Firmino, Matip
Aston Villa XI:
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Bailey, McGinn, Luiz, Kamara, Ramsey, Watkins
Subs: Olsen, Sinisalo, Dendoncker, Traore, Duran, Buendia, Young, Moreno
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