Liverpool Lose 4-2 at Villa, Need Final-Day Win
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- Liverpool lost 4-2 at Aston Villa in Premier League action, with manager Arne Slot calling the defeat "frustrating" for himself, the players, and the fans.
- Slot acknowledged the loss leaves Liverpool needing to beat Brentford on the final day of the season to guarantee Champions League qualification.
Why it matters: Liverpool's place in next season's Champions League — and the revenue and prestige that come with it — now hinges on a single must-win final-day match against Brentford after a damaging 4-2 loss at Villa.
