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Aston Villa Beat Liverpool To Secure Champions League Qualification

By IANS News May 16, 2026 • 09:24 AM View: 164

UEFA Champions League: Aston Villa secured qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League after a commanding 4-2 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League on Friday, with Ollie Watkins starring with a brilliant brace.

The victory moved Aston Villa up to fourth spot on 62 points from 37 games, knocking Liverpool down to fifth on 59 points and leaving them with an anxious battle to secure their own Champions League place.

Unai Emery’s side produced a clinical attacking display at Villa Park to maintain their magnificent campaign and head into next week’s Europa League final against Freiburg full of confidence.

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