The problem with Aston Villa is that they have already solved all their tournament tasks. I wonder if Liverpool are funding a good game from Aston Villa in this game? I heard that before such situations happened when one team paid a bonus to another for taking points from competitors. I don't know if it's allowed now as it's a slippery topic.
Yeah possible that they might get some bonus but these things are just speculations since its baseless you know. Doesn't have to be in money form and can be in form of favour type as well. But anyway this things doesn't come out public, it just goes underneath the public seal with veil on it. Very much possible that they do that, since things are out of control so pay someone or call in as a favor to the opponents against them.
Wonder if there is something going on with Arsenal-Norwich too

Will it make any difference? The truth of the matter is that the EPL title is Manchester City. Whether Liverpool pays money, bonus or nay kind of favour to Aston Villa, will it eradicate the fact that Aston villa is no match to Manchester City?
No amout of motivation will make Aston villa defeat Manchester City.
Even Gerald that is Liverpool's legend knows he cannot do it. Even if Manchester City had to play with one Man down, they will still beat Aston Villa.
My prayer just goes to Manchester United, I don't really want them to go Europa conference league. Manchester United is too big for that.