Jhon Duran Double Salvages Draw For Aston Villa Against Liverpool

Jhon Duran struck twice in the final five minutes to salvage a 3-3 draw for Aston Villa against Liverpool but they fell short of guaranteeing a place in next season's Champions League on Monday.

Jhon Duran struck twice in the final five minutes to salvage a 3-3 draw for Aston Villa against Liverpool but they fell short of guaranteeing a place in next season's Champions League on Monday. Villa looked set for a fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions as an Emiliano Martinez own goal and strikes from Cody Gakpo and Jarrell Quansah put the visitors on course for victory in Jurgen Klopp's final away game in charge. But substitute Duran's double edged Unai Emery's men closer to Europe's top table for the first time since 1983.

Victory for title-chasing Manchester City at Spurs on Tuesday would secure Villa's place in the top four.

But they are stumbling over the finish line as the strain of combining a challenge for the Champions League alongside a run to the Europa Conference League semi-finals has taken its toll.

"Just a brilliant effort towards the end," said Villa captain John McGinn.

"It's been a tough couple of weeks. The manager won't admit it but the boys are out on their feet, giving absolutely everything.