sealed their place in subsequent season’s Champions League after producing an impressive show to beat 4-2 at Villa Park.
’s aspect began brightly and had been rewarded late within the first half when curled residence after a intelligent nook routine caught Liverpool out.
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The guests responded shortly after the break as powered in a header from ’s free-kick, however Liverpool shortly fell aside defensively.
Szoboszlai slipped deep inside his personal half moments later, permitting Rogers to race ahead and sq. for , who calmly restored Villa’s lead.
Liverpool threatened an equaliser when teen smashed an effort towards the submit, but Villa at all times regarded harmful going ahead.
Watkins grabbed his second of the night within the 73rd minute, reacting quickest after denied each and from shut vary.
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then wrapped up an excellent evening for the hosts with an outstanding curling effort from exterior the world earlier than added a late comfort in stoppage time.
The end result ensures Champions League soccer for Villa, whereas Liverpool’s top-four hopes will now go right down to the ultimate weekend.
Incidents: The story of the match
Aston Villa Official Line-ups:
, , Victor Lindelöf, Pau Torres, , , Emiliano Buendía, John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers
Liverpool Official Line-ups:
Giorgi Mamardashvili, Virgil Van Dijk, , Ibrahima , , Dominik Szoboszlai, , , , , Rio Ngumoha
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1′:
The match begins
Morgan Rogers scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Lucas Digne.Aston Villa leads 1-0 towards Liverpool. Morgan Rogers scores for Aston Villa with a right-footed shot from the left aspect of the field into the correct nook, assisted by Lucas Digne after a nook.Aston Villa leads 1-0 towards Liverpool. Morgan Rogers scores with a right-footed shot from the left aspect of the field into the correct nook, assisted by Lucas Digne after a nook.Aston Villa leads 1-0 towards Liverpool. Morgan Rogers scores for Aston Villa with a right-footed shot from the left aspect of the field into the correct nook, assisted by Lucas Digne after a nook.Aston Villa leads 1-0 towards Liverpool. Morgan Rogers scores with a right-footed shot from the left aspect of the field into the correct nook, assisted by Lucas Digne after a nook.Morgan Rogers scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Lucas Digne.Morgan Rogers scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Lucas Digne.Aston Villa leads 1-0 towards Liverpool. Morgan Rogers scores for Aston Villa with a right-footed shot from the left aspect of the field into the correct nook, assisted by Lucas Digne after a nook.
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42′:
GOAL Aston Villa: Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) scores!
Morgan Rogers scores objective quantity 10 within the competitors (37 matches)
The rating is now 1-1 as Virgil van Dijk heads the ball into the correct nook for Liverpool, assisted by a cross from Dominik Szoboszlai.The match is now 1-1 as Virgil van Dijk scores for Liverpool with a header into the correct nook, assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai’s cross.Virgil van Dijk scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai.Virgil van Dijk scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai.The match is now 1-1 as Virgil van Dijk scores for Liverpool with a header into the correct nook, assisted by a cross from Dominik Szoboszlai.
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52′:
GOAL Liverpool: Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool) scores!
Virgil Van Dijk scores objective quantity 5 within the competitors (37 matches) Virgil Van Dijk scores objective quantity 37 for his crew (374 matches)
Virgil van Dijk scores, making it 1-1.Virgil van Dijk scores, making it 1-1.Aston Villa lead 2-1 towards Liverpool. Ollie Watkins scores for Aston Villa with a right-footed shot from the middle of the field into the left nook, assisted by Morgan Rogers.Aston Villa takes the lead 2-1 with Ollie Watkins scoring from the middle of the field into the left nook, assisted by Morgan Rogers.Aston Villa leads 2-1 towards Liverpool. Ollie Watkins scores for Aston Villa with a right-footed shot from the middle of the field into the left nook, assisted by Morgan Rogers.
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57′:
GOAL Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) scores!
Ollie Watkins scores objective quantity 13 within the competitors (36 matches)
Ollie Watkins scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Morgan Rogers.Ollie Watkins scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Morgan Rogers.Ollie Watkins scores, making it 3-1.Ollie Watkins scores, making it 3-1.Aston Villa lead 3-1 towards Liverpool. Ollie Watkins scores for Aston Villa with a right-footed shot from shut vary into the correct nook after a nook kick.
73′:
GOAL Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) scores!
Ollie Watkins scores objective quantity 14 within the competitors (36 matches)
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Aston Villa 4, Liverpool 1. John McGinn scores for Aston Villa with a left-footed shot from exterior the field into the highest left nook, assisted by Ollie Watkins.
89′:
GOAL Aston Villa: John McGinn (Aston Villa) scores!
John McGinn scores objective quantity 5 within the competitors (29 matches)
Liverpool scores to make it 4-2. Virgil van Dijk heads the ball into the correct nook from the middle of the field, assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai’s cross following a nook.
90 +2′:
GOAL Liverpool: Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool) scores!
Virgil Van Dijk scores objective quantity 6 within the competitors (37 matches) Virgil Van Dijk scores objective quantity 37 for his crew (374 matches)
998′:
The referee whistles for the top of the match