Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool: Watkins Brace Secures CL
SkimNews Take
Villa's decisive win, rather than a top rival's stumble, directly determined their Champions League qualification, highlighting their control over their European destiny.
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- Ollie Watkins scored twice in Aston Villa's 4-2 win over Liverpool on 15 May, lifting Villa above Liverpool into fourth place in the Premier League.
- Aston Villa sealed qualification for next season's Champions League with the result at Villa Park.
Why it matters: Villa's 4-2 win moved them above Liverpool into the Premier League's top four and booked a Champions League place for next season, with Watkins' brace supplying the decisive edge in a head-to-head that decided the qualifying spot.
