Liverpool 1-3 Aston Villa

Liverpool were left stunned after their hopes of challenging for a top-four spot were hit by a loss to Aston Villa. The home side went behind against the run of play when Christian Benteke arrowed a shot in off the post. Benteke's backheel set up Andreas Weimann for Villa's second, before the Reds were denied a penalty when Ciaran Clark pulled Daniel Agger's shirt. Benteke made it three from close range for a resurgent Villa before Steven Gerrard netted a late consolation goal.