Soccer-Firmino scores late goal to keep Liverpool's slim Champions League hopes alive

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Aston Villa - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - May 20, 2023 Liverpool's Roberto Firmino reacts after the match REUTERS/Phil Noble

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Roberto Firmino scored a dramatic late equaliser in his final appearance at Anfield for Liverpool to keep the Merseyside squad's slim chances of a top-four finish in the Premier League alive with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Firmino, who is one of four players leaving when his contract runs out, scored in the 89th minute to the delight of the crowd who serenaded the Brazilian after the final whistle.