Liverpool really only had themselves to blame when Aston Villa took a first-half lead at Anfield in front of the Kop.
The Reds had already conceded a penalty which was missed by Ollie Watkins, but their general all-round play was reminiscent of much of this season.
They were disjointed, passing wasn’t crisp and marking was often non-existent. So it was when Jacob Ramsey fired Villa in front.
Liverpool were unable to clear their lines and Trent Alexander-Arnold had completely forgotten about Ramsey who had come in around the back.
GOAL | Liverpool 0-1 Aston Villa | Jacob Ramsey pic.twitter.com/v2mWWNcyZn
— VAR Tático (@vartatico) May 20, 2023
Jacob Ramsey is there at the back post and Aston Villa lead!
As things stand, Liverpool will fail to qualify for Champions League.
?: @peacock | #LIVAVL pic.twitter.com/cZweenXtMb— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 20, 2023
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