Roberto Firmino scored a dramatic late equaliser in his final appearance at Anfield for Liverpool in a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, Sportivationng.com reports.Â
Firmino, who is one of four players leaving when his contract runs out at the end of the season, scored in the 89th minute to the delight of the crowd who serenaded the tearful Brazilian after the final whistle.
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 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’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League appear all but over.
Third-placed Newcastle United and Manchester United need only a point from their remaining two games to deny Liverpool a place in Europe’s premier club competition.
The six-time winners have not missed playing in the European showcase tournament since 2016-17.
