Premier League: Liverpool squanders victory at Aston Villa

As of: May 13, 2024 11:09 p.m

Liverpool FC carelessly squandered victory in the last away game under outgoing team manager Jürgen Klopp.

On the penultimate matchday of the Premier League on Monday evening (May 13, 2024), the Reds only managed a 3-3 (2-1) draw at Aston Villa after conceding two late goals. In terms of sport, Liverpool, who will end the season in third place, was no longer about much. Klopp’s team had already said goodbye to the title race.

After an own goal from Argentine world champion keeper Emiliano Martinez (2nd) and goals from Cody Gakpo (23rd) and Jarell Quansah (48th), everything looked like a victory for the guests – Villa had meanwhile equalized through Youri Tielemans (18th). .

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Youngster Jhon Duran, who only came on in the 79th minute, secured a point for the home team with a brace (85th/88th). This can be worth a lot for the team from Birmingham in the fight for Champions League qualification.

With 68 points, the former European Cup winners are fourth, and Tottenham Hotspur (63) can move up to two points in the catch-up game against Manchester City on Tuesday.

Victory at Man United – Arsenal puts pressure on City

Coach Pep Guardiola’s team won comfortably 4-0 (1-0) at Fulham FC on Saturday and pushed Arsenal FC off the top of the table until Sunday. The “Gunners” swapped places again with a 1-0 (1-0) win at local city rivals United. But Guardiola’s team still has the tenth championship in the club’s history in hand.

On Tuesday (May 14, 2024), Manchester City has to play a catch-up game at Tottenham Hotspur, and the last game of the season against West Ham United is on Sunday. Arsenal ends the season with a home game against Everton FC. Liverpool FC with team manager Jürgen Klopp no ​​longer had a chance of winning the title thanks to City’s victory.

Havertz assists on the winning goal

Kai Havertz was back in the starting line-up for the Gunners and was once again one of the most striking players in a balanced game at Old Trafford. The 24-year-old prepared the lead with a run down the right side into the penalty area and a pass to goalscorer Leandro Trossard (20th).

As a result, Arsenal acted very passively. United’s Alejandro Garnacho came closest to equalizing, but missed twice (61’/77′). In a hectic final phase there were chances on both sides, but it was a narrow victory for coach Mikel Arteta’s team.

Guardiola calm – Gvardiol scores twice

Former Leipzig player Josko Gvardiol gave City the lead with their first chance at Fulham on Saturday in the 13th minute. Phil Foden made it 2-0 in the 59th minute before defender Gvardiol made everything clear again (71st). World champion Julian Alvarez scored the final point with a penalty kick (90+6). Goal scorer Erling Haaland, who recently managed a four-pack, came away empty-handed this time despite a few chances.

“We played really well. Now we’ll recover and then come back to London to play the grand final,” said Guardiola, referring to the duel at Tottenham. The pressure is great – or is it? “The big players enjoy playing under a lot of pressure. These players have been able to do that in recent years and we are in the final phase again,” the City coach added calmly.