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Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualification

ARY News · May 16, 2026, 11:03 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize Aston Villa secured Champions League football with a 4-2 win over Liverpool on Friday that leaves the Reds still at risk of missing out on Europe’s elite competition next season.
  • Ollie Watkins struck twice as Villa boss Unai Emery was rewarded for naming a strong side just days before the Europa League final.
  • “Champions League, this is something amazing,” said Emery. “To compete in both competitions and being consistent is not easy.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Aston Villa secured Champions League football with a 4-2 win over Liverpool on Friday that leaves the Reds still at risk of missing out on Europe’s elite competition next season.

Ollie Watkins struck twice as Villa boss Unai Emery was rewarded for naming a strong side just days before the Europa League final.

“Champions League, this is something amazing,” said Emery. “To compete in both competitions and being consistent is not easy. We had a fantastic season in the Premier League and I am so proud.”

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