Aston Villa secured Champions League football after a dominant victory over Liverpool at Villa Park.
Aston Villa defeated Liverpool FC 4-2 on Saturday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice and providing an assist in a crucial Premier League clash.
Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Villa in the first half with a superb curling finish before Virgil van Dijk equalised early in the second half.
Villa quickly regained control after Watkins punished a mistake from Dominik Szoboszlai to make it 2-1. Watkins later added his second goal from close range before John McGinn sealed the win with a powerful strike from outside the box.
Liverpool grabbed a late consolation through Van Dijk, but the defeat leaves Arne Slot’s side still fighting for a Champions League place heading into the final stretch of the season.
The result continues an impressive campaign for Villa manager Unai Emery, whose team will now prepare for the Europa League final against SC Freiburg in Istanbul next week.
Watkins has now recorded 24 goal involvements across all competitions this season, making him the highest-performing English player in the Premier League this campaign.
Villa fans celebrated wildly after the final whistle as the Champions League anthem played around Villa Park, marking a memorable night for the club.