Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2, clinch Champions League spot

sportsMay 16, 202615302

Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 at Villa Park. The victory moved Unai Emery’s side above Liverpool into fourth in the Premier League and sealed Aston Villa’s place in next season’s Champions League. Left-back Andy Robertson offered an apology after his final Liverpool away day ended poorly, and Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his team 'crumbled' during the defeat. The result marks a new high under Emery and sends Villa back into Europe’s top competition while keeping domestic silverware in play.

Aston Villa Statto

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ASTON VILLA HAVE QUALIFIED FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOOTBALL ONCE AGAIN!! #avfc

9625d ago

Jacob Tanswell

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FT: #AVFC 4-2 Liverpool Aston Villa have qualified for the Champions League. Until Wednesday, at least, this is Emery's biggest achievement at Villa.Very few thought this was possible after a turbulent summer & no win in 5 at the start of the season. Coaching & player excellence

6125d ago

The Athletic | Football

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Aston Villa will return to the Champions League next season. Their 4-2 victory over Liverpool, wrapped up with a beautiful finish from John McGinn, secures their place in the competition for the 2026/27 season.

4225d ago

John Townley

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John McGinn says Aston Villa fans need to enjoy Wednesday's Europa League final after sealing Champions League qualification tonight. ✈️ 🇹🇷 #AVFC

3425d ago

The Villa Academy

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Following the confirmation of the club’s return to the Champions League, Aston Villa will return to play in the 2026/27 UEFA Youth League. 🇪🇺

1725d ago

JJDiablo

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Congratulations to Aston Villa. What an impressive achievement, especially given how poorly their season started and how little they spent in the off-season. And playing in the Europa Final as well. Absolutely bonkers. This Crystal Palace fan says "well done and all the best!" 🍻🍻🍻 #astonvilla #avfc

924d ago

The Rooster

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The most handsome man in Europe has Aston Villa back in the Champions League with a Europa final on deck. #UTV #AVFC

925d ago

Rich Birtwhistle

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Aston Villa 4 Liverpool (& Chris Kavanagh) 2 UTFV!!!!! #avfc #utv #avlliv

525d ago

Talk Football

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆 Villa Crush Liverpool To Seal UCL Spot Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2, securing Champions League qualification and leaving Liverpool needing points on the final day. Ollie Watkins’ double sealed a dominant win after Villa outperformed Arne Slot’s side.

Ollie Watkins scored a double as Aston Villa beat Liverpool

525d ago

Guillem Balagué

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Unashamed plug for something that I am very proud of — and unashamed praise for a man, a methodology, and a group of club people I fully admire. I am so happy about their success. www.amazon.co.uk/Rise-Villans...

524d ago

Matthew Rhodes

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Tremendous job from Emery to bring Champions League football back to Aston Villa via the Premier League. Also, takes some of the pressure away from the Europa League final. Can go into it all guns blazing now. #AVFC

525d ago

Richard Jolly

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Aston Villa power into the Champions League. Liverpool risk being in the Europa League. Watkins was wonderful. Szoboszlai had a part in three goals, but only two for Liverpool. Liverpool fell apart. On Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool: www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

425d ago

ᴄʜʀɪꜱ ᴅʀɪᴠᴇʀ

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YES!!!! ASTON VILLA IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AGAIN!!!!! UP THE VILLA!!!!!

425d ago

Trade Unions United

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Watertight Watkins takes Leaky Liverpool to pieces. Its frustrating to watch your team get taken to overwhelmed but if you want your team to play for the 90, you should stay in the ground and support them for the 90. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

324d ago

Jack Grimse

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Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool ✅ Champions League Clinched 🎉 Villa Park Bouncing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Watkins For England ✈️ On To Istanbul #AVFC

325d ago

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nytimes.comAston Villa qualifying for the Champions League again is a new high under Emery… so far bbc.comPremier League highlights: Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool bbc.co.ukAston Villa 4-2 Liverpool: Arne Slot under increasing pressure after another loss

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Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2, clinch Champions League spot

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