Aston Villa 4-2 Win Secures Champions League Spot
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- Aston Villa clinched a top‑four finish and Champions League qualification after a 4‑2 win over Liverpool at Villa Park on 16 May 2026.
- Ollie Watkins netted a second‑half brace (57′ and 73′) that sealed the victory for Villa.
- Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the 42nd minute from a short‑corner routine before Liverpool equalised.
- Liverpool fell to a 4‑2 defeat, leaving them needing a win on the final league day to keep Champions League hopes alive.
- Jamie Carragher criticised Liverpool’s performance, saying they “look like a really, really average team” and only threatened on set‑pieces.
Why it matters: Aston Villa’s top‑four finish secures a Champions League slot, unlocking roughly £100 million in TV and prize money, while Liverpool now must win on the season’s final day to avoid missing that revenue boost.
