Roberto Firmino scored an 89th-minute equaliser against Aston Villa to keep alive Liverpool's faint hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Jurgen Klopp's side are three points behind Newcastle United and Manchester United with one game remaining, meaning their two rivals need just one point from their final two games to secure Champions League qualification for next season.
The fact it remains mathematically possible, if perhaps unlikely, is down to the departing Firmino sneaking in at the near post to convert Mohamed Salah's low cross.
It was tough to take for the visitors, who were so close to claiming a notable win after an impressive display.