A late double from Jhon Durán saved Aston Villa after Liverpool had taken a two-goal lead, a 3-3 draw meaning the top-four battle could go to the final day
supporters to remain in their seats at the final whistle for a lap of appreciation. At that particular moment, it was wishful thinking as Villa went for the jugular. Seconds earlier, Moussa Diaby had forced Alisson into a save to prevent an improbable 4-3 comeback victory and utter bedlam in the stands.that may prove priceless in the race to secure a Champions League berth.
“I’m so glad that Jürgen is a Red,” came the adoring chant on loop from the visiting supporters, keen to shower Klopp with love on his final away day in charge. Martínez’s error stunned the home support but they were soon on their feet, the actor Tom Hanks – one of Villa’s celebrity fans – among them in the directors’ box. Gareth Southgate, Lee Carsley, the England Under-21s manager, and Kieran McKenna, the Ipswich manager, cut calmer figures on the row behind.
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