Roberto Firmino signed off in fairytale fashion but his 89th-minute strike only earned a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa to leave Liverpool's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.
Ryan Mason refused to defend Tottenham's wretched away record after slipping to defeat at Aston Villa.
Bruno Fernandes struck in the first half as Manchester United closed in on Champions League qualification with a 1-0 victory that ended Aston Villa's 10-match unbeaten run.
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery insists he is comfortable with the pressure which comes with growing expectations and wants his players to embrace it.
Leicester began life after Brendan Rodgers in similar fashion to how his reign ended as they slipped to a late 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
John McGinn's 30-yard stunner saw Aston Villa push Chelsea into the bottom half of the Premier League standings with a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.