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Liverpool fans are continuing to turn on Arne Slot, but although he failed to oversee a win against Chelsea on Saturday, the job is almost done in terms of qualifying for the 2026-27 Champions League. Ryan Gravenberch looked as though he’d got Liverpool onto a winning track early doors when he opened the scoring in the sixth minute against managerless Chelsea. However, Enzo Fernandez grabbed an equaliser later in the first half, with the Reds failing to re-take the lead for the remainder of the game. With just two games to go, one more win should be enough for Liverpool to secure a top-five finish. However, while their future in the Champions League looks to now have clarity, Slot’s future in charge does not.

Premier League | Matchday 37

ASTON VILLA

The Villans

LIVERPOOL

The Reds

Location: Villa Park (A)
Kick-off: Friday 15 May, 20:00 BST
Referee: TBC

Live on Sky Sports

Next up: Aston Villa

It’s fourth versus fifth in the penultimate game of Liverpool’s season. Aston Villa will be on Cloud Nine at Villa Park after reaching the Europa League final with a semi-final win over Nottingham Forest. However, eyes will be on Unai Emery’s starting line-up, with changes potentially on the cards to keep his key players fit for their clash against Freiburg in Istanbul just five days after they play Liverpool. Slot’s main goal will be to win and to secure fourth place and mathematically confirm Champions League football next season. However, it remains to be seen if victory will be enough to muffle out calls for his head after what has been a very underwhelming campaign.