Liverpool still have a mountain to climb if they are to snatch Champions League qualification after their top-four rivals Newcastle United gunned down Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday night.
An own goal from Brighton striker Deniz Undav - who later netted at the right end - set the Magpies on their way. Dan Burn, Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes completed the 4-1 verdict at St. James' Park.
Having put together seven wins on the spin, Liverpool gave themselves late hope in the push for Champions League qualification. However, even with further victories in their remaining two games, Jurgen Klopp and his rejuvenated side would only be able to accumulate 71 points.
