Liverpool's final fixtures compared to Aston Villa and Bournemouth and how many points needed
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Liverpool is still in position to qualify for the Champions League, but after a draw with Chelsea, the Reds face what could be a nervy final couple of games in the Premier LeagueLiverpool still hasn't secured Champions League qualification heading into its final two games(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool didn’t do itself many favors against Chelsea on Saturday - neither with the result or the performance at Anfield.Being held to a 1-1 draw by a side coming off the back of six straight league defeats is the latest in a long list of dismal results for the Reds this season, and it means that the race for Champions League qualification is certain to go into the penultimate week of the campaign at least.A win yesterday would have all but completed the job, but instead, there is still the chance that Arne Slot’s side could end up finishing as low as seventh - a fate that would really increase the pressure on the under-fire Liverpool boss.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Ouedraogo interest, Gordon talks, Chelsea reactionREAD MORE: How many points Liverpool needs for Champions League qualification after Chelsea setbackLiverpool has three rivals remaining for a top-five finish - Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Brighton. Here’s how the Reds’ final games compare with those teams…LiverpoolAston Villa (A) - May 15Brentford (H) - May 24For Liverpool to have let it get this far is a damning indictment of its performances this season.
Lose that game though, and Liverpool could face a very nervy final game of the season at home to Brentford.Arne Slot still has work to do to get Liverpool into the Champions League(Image: PETER POWELL / AFP via Getty Images)Aston VillaBurnley (A) - May 10Liverpool (H) - May 15Man City (A) - May 24Villa is yet to play this weekend, and with Burnley already relegated, it would come as no great shock if Liverpool ended up dropping to fifth by the end of the day.That game at Villa Park on Friday is looking a lot more important than it perhaps should have done. Villa will obviously have its eye on the Europa League final, and if it wins that, then that final game at Manchester City becomes meaningless for it, even if there is a chance of dropping out of the top five.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
It lies four points behind Liverpool, and certainly can't be discounted yet, especially if the Reds drop more points against Villa.Obviously, City will be as tough as it gets, although Pep Guardiola's side may have a slight hangover from the FA Cup final, and heading to the Vitality Stadium will not be relished. If the Cherries are still in touch come the final day, it'll set up a dramatic ending to the Champions League race.BrightonLeeds (A) - May 17Manchester United - May 24Brighton is the only other team that could still catch Liverpool.