Firmino swansong not enough for Liverpool’s Top Four hopes

But a point did little for the Reds’ faint chances of hunting down Newcastle and Manchester United for a Top Four finish as they both now need just one point form their remaining two games to guarantee Champions League football

Roberto Firmino kept Liverpool’s bid for Champions League football next season hanging by a thread as the Brazilian waved goodbye to Anfield with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday. 

The Brazilian netted his 110th Liverpool goal a minute from time in his final home game for the club. 

But a point did little for the Reds’ faint chances of hunting down Newcastle and Manchester United for a Top Four finish as they both now need just one point form their remaining two games to guarantee Champions League football. 

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A point also aids Villa’s chances of a return to Europe for the first time since 2010.

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