Aston Villa secured a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League with a superb 4-2 win over Liverpool at Villa Park, as Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins inspired Unai Emery's side.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted the club's season has fallen below expectations, describing their performances as "unacceptable" while urging the squad to respond strongly in the final two matches and into next season.
Liverpool head to Villa Park knowing their Champions League hopes could hinge on a decisive final away fixture against Aston Villa, with head coach Arne Slot insisting it will be a severe test regardless of form, schedule or fatigue.
Liverpool have unveiled plans for a permanent memorial at Anfield to honour former forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva following their tragic deaths in a car accident in Spain last July.
Chelsea and England defender Levi Colwill feels his team deserved to win against Liverpool following the 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday evening.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes he will have an improved Liverpool squad if they can execute summer transfer window plans following 1-1 draw against Chelsea.