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Goalkeeper Alisson Becker heads Liverpool closer to Champions League

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Football - Premier League - West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool - The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Britain - May 16, 2021. Liverpool's Alisson celebrates scoring their second goal with Roberto Firmino and Trent Alexander-Arnold.  [REUTERS/Rui Vieira]

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker scored in the fifth minute of stoppage-time as Liverpool snatched a 2-1 victory at the death against relegated West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Sunday.

Alisson headed home from a corner to secure what could be a precious three points for Liverpool in their bid to qualify for the Champions League next season.

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