Liverpool 3 - 3 Aston Villa | Aston Villa pulled off a thrilling late comeback against Liverpool to secure a crucial point in the Premier League for fourth place

At Villa Park, Aston Villa pulled off a thrilling late comeback against Liverpool to secure a crucial point in the Premier League for fourth place.

Tom Hanks, a Hollywood star and famous supporter, spoke to the crowd prior to kickoff, creating a carnival atmosphere that may have confirmed Champions League play for Villa for the first time.

With five minutes remaining, Unai Emery's team was behind 3-1 and appeared to be giving rivals Tottenham an easy ride. However, two goals from substitute Jhon Duran secured an improbable draw.

After a terrible mistake by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who inexplicably fumbled Harvey Elliott's deflected cross into his own net in front of a horrified Holte End, the early celebratory mood was shattered inside two minutes.

After 12 minutes, Youri Tielemans gave Villa a response, scoring an equalizer. However, Liverpool took the lead again, opening up a wide window in the home defense when Cody Gakpo tapped in a cross from Joe Gomez.

Even though they appeared nervous, the home team still had opportunities; Diego Carlos and Moussa Diaby both missed clear opportunities to pull within one goal.

Three minutes after the half, Liverpool increased their lead, making Villa's task much more difficult. Jarell Quansah, a teenage defender, towered over Lucas Digne to score his first Premier League goal.

With five minutes remaining, substitute Duran set up a thrilling climax with a low drive that beat Alisson. Then, Diaby's shot deflected in off the striker, sending Villa Park into a frenzy.

Villa is currently five points ahead of Spurs, who have two games remaining, and will be hoping that title favorites and defending champions Manchester City can help them when they play the top-four rivals on Tuesday night. Villa is still in prime position to qualify for next season's Champions League.

Aston Villa's stunning late turn of events gained them a point that took them one step closer to the Champions League, and it was the product of their perseverance and refusal to give up.

For the majority of the game, the hosts appeared nervous, but they continued to move forward and create opportunities. Duran's opening goal lit up the stadium, and his lucky late equalizer set off loud celebrations.

Although Villa still has no certainty of finishing in the top four with Spurs in the fire, they have increased the pressure on Ange Postecoglou's team even more as they prepare to take on the enormous task of defeating Manchester City at home.

Villa was immediately set back by Martinez's uncharacteristic mistake, but they managed to create opportunities throughout the game, and because Liverpool was constantly appearing vulnerable, they were eventually able to capitalize at the end.

Star Hanks was clearly happy about it, as he was spotted frantically pumping his hands at the Holte End when Duran's deflection went in.

After the last day of the season, Hanks hopes to continue the celebrations with Villa and their fans.

The most of the night was spent by Liverpool's supporters cheering on their team as they led but didn't seem to be that upset over the team's late two-point loss. Jurgen Klopp is leaving the position after this season.

Quansah, a very promising defender, had a big night after scoring his first league goal, but other than that, it appeared like Liverpool, who had nothing significant to play for, were coasting through to Sunday's heartfelt farewell to the manager who has given them so much happiness in his nine years in charge.

With the knowledge that a yellow card could cost him his spot in the coaching area for Sunday's final Anfield match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Klopp maintained his composure while watching from the sidelines.