Liverpool's seven-match winning run came to an end as they narrowly avoided defeat to European rivals Aston Villa.
Roberto Firmino marked his Anfield farewell with one final parting gift for the adoring L4 faithful as he cancelled out Jacob Ramsey's first-half volley.
Their Champions League hopes are all but gone as Manchester United bridged the gap to three points after edging past Bournemouth after a solitary goal from Casemiro. Liverpool have already secured Europa League football as an aspect of European football will be played on Merseyside next year but their quest for a seventh honour in the elite competition remains on hold.
