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Roberto Firmino's 89th-minute equalizer for Aston Villa put Liverpool's hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four as slim.

Jurgen Klopp's side is three points behind Newcastle United and Manchester United with one game remaining, meaning their rivals need only take one point from their last two games Can qualify for the Champions League next season.

It was still mathematically possible because the outgoing Firmino was able to stealthily convert Mohamed Salah's low cross at the near post.

After an impressive performance, it was difficult to bring the visitors so close to a meaningful win.

They had a unique and powerful opportunity to take the lead midway through the first half when Ibrahima Konate brought down Ollie Watkins in the penalty area, but unfortunately his free-kick went wide.

Unai Emery's men kept pushing forward and Jacob Ramsey's superb volley gave them a well-deserved first-half opener

 Firmino deserves farewell

It was a costly two-point defeat for Liverpool, desperate for a win after Manchester United's narrow win over Bournemouth, which could be key to securing a top-four finish.

The Reds have started the campaign in fine form, winning their last seven league games, boosting their hopes of playing in Europe's elite club competition next season.

But they trailed for most of the game against Villa, requiring the intervention of substitute Firmino, who leveled the ball away from the Kop.

The Brazilian striker, who is leaving the club at the end of the season, contributed many memorable moments in the red shirt - but he and his teammates were unable to find the winner despite ten minutes of added time.

James Milner was also graciously sent off in his final game at Anfield, but Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who also left, were absent through injury.

Emery's stunning effect

Villa executed his game plan flawlessly and came close to a famous win before Firmino hit the ball.

The visitors defended tenaciously but were also a threat when they broke through and, despite a disappointing equalizer, they finished in the top 10 for the first time in 12 years.

Emery has done a fantastic job as a manager since taking over from Steven Gerrard, and in doing so has long gone beyond the task of keeping the team in the league as European contenders.

They took the lead with a superb strike from Ramsey and could have won 2-0 if Alisson hadn't stepped up to block the midfielder. The Brazilian goalkeeper also blocked John McGinn's low shot.

Villa, however, were perhaps lucky not to be reduced to 10 men in the first half, when defender Tyrone Mings challenged Caquepo high in his chest and the video assistant referee ruled that the referee's yellow card was sufficient for a penalty.