Aston Villa Edge Closer to Champions League Glory
Liverpool Held to Draw, City Maintain Narrow Lead
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In a thrilling encounter at Villa Park, Aston Villa pulled themselves to the brink of Champions League qualification with a stunning 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Monday night. The result leaves Unai Emery's side just one point behind rivals Manchester City, who remain atop the Premier League standings heading into the final matchday.
After a first half that saw both teams squander chances, Liverpool took the lead through Sadio Mane's superb header in the 57th minute. However, Aston Villa responded magnificently, with Jhon Durans netting a quickfire brace in the 75th and 83rd minutes to silence the Kop faithful.
Aston Villa now need only to avoid defeat in their final match against relegation-threatened Burnley to secure a Champions League berth for the first time since 1982. Liverpool, meanwhile, must hope for a City slip-up against Aston Villa on the final day and then beat Southampton to claim their second consecutive Premier League title.
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