Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Champions League football after Newcastle United beat Brighton & Hove Albion.
Eddie Howe’s side claimed a 4-1 win in their game in hand thanks to a Deniz Undav own goal, a Dan Burn header and late strikes from Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes. Undav was also on target at the right end for Roberto De Zerbi’s side.
The victory moved Newcastle onto 69 points in the Premier League table, four points ahead of Liverpool, with just two games left to play. Manchester United remain one point ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s side, but they still have a game in hand on the Reds.
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Liverpool return to action on Saturday afternoon when they welcome Aston Villa to Anfield. And here is a look at the final fixtures of the teams battling for Champions League qualification:
Newcastle United - 3rd position (69 points)
Leicester City (H) - May 22
Chelsea (A) - May 28
Manchester United - 4th position (66 points)
Bournemouth (A) - May 20
Chelsea (H) - May 25
Fulham (H) - May 28
Liverpool - 5th position (65 points)
Aston Villa (H) - May 20
Southampton (A) - May 28
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