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Liverpool in Champions League after beating Middlesbrough

Liverpool v Middlesbrough - Premier League - Anfield - 21/5/17 Middlesbrough's Patrick Bamford in action with Liverpool's James Milner Action Images via Reuterse

Liverpool ensured a return to the Champions League by beating relegated Middlesbrough on Sunday, although they will have to play in a qualifying round after finishing fourth in the Premier League, two points behind Manchester City.

Needing a win to make sure of a return to Europe's premier club competition, Juergen Klopp's side looked edgy early on but the tension was lifted just before halftime when Dutchman Georgino Wijnaldum scored from a clever pass by Roberto Firmino.

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