Watkins shines as Aston Villa overruns Liverpool to secure Champions League place

BIRMINGHAM: (May 16)  Ollie Watkins scored two goals and had another disallowed as Aston Villa set itself up nicely for next week’s Europa League final with a 4-2 win at home against Liverpool on Friday.

The win also guaranteed Villa a place in next year’s Champions League.

The win just five days before Villa faces Freiburg in the Europa League decider means Unai Emery’s side ensured a top-five finish in the Premier League.