Liverpool failed to continue their seven-match winning streak on Saturday afternoon
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
With just one game left in their Premier League season, Liverpool's hopes of finishing in the top four are almost gone.
Three points against Aston Villa will give Jurgen Klopp's side a chance to qualify for the Champions League away from home, although those hopes are quickly dwindling ahead of Sunday's final game day at Southampton.
The Europa League now appears to be the likely outcome of the Reds' 2022/23 campaign, a storyline largely self-inflicted due to some poor performances against weaker teams.
The results of today's Premier League matches confirm that Klopp's men can still finish in third, albeit highly unlikely and as low as sixth. We explain how, below. How did Liverpool manage to finish in 3rd place?
If Newcastle United and Manchester United lose their last two games, and if Liverpool taste victory on the south coast next weekend, the Reds will end the season with 69 points equal to their opponents.
Liverpool will finish ahead of the Reds thanks to a superior goal difference, although they will need Newcastle to score a goal against Leicester City and Chelsea to close their seven-goal lead, including Eddie Howe's side now. are proud.
How did Liverpool end up in 4th place?
Again, the win over Southampton was the first starting point to make this a reality. Manchester United will also have to taste defeat at home to Chelsea and Fulham to finish with Liverpool with 69 points. Regardless of Newcastle's result, the Red Devils will be in fourth place ahead of Erik ten Hag's men due to the lowest goal difference, currently 17.
How did Liverpool finish in 5th place?
Liverpool can secure fifth place when they take on Southampton at St Mary's Stadium next Sunday. Regardless if Brighton win their remaining two games, the Red Devils will deny their fifth place having beaten the Saints. Brighton need wins in their games against Manchester City and Aston Villa to have a chance of overtaking Liverpool, meaning a draw or defeat in any follow-up will cost them that feat.
How did Liverpool finish in 6th place?
Defeat to Liverpool on the final day of competition will open the door for Brighton to rise one place in the rankings, although Roberto De Zerbi's men must beat Man City and Villa. That would see the Reds finish with 66 points, while Brighton are on 67.
If Liverpool draw with Southampton and the Seagulls take 3 points against Man City and Villa, then the team ranked 5th will have a worse goal difference. The Reds are currently leading in this stat (+28 vs. +20).
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