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Liverpool ensured the Premier League title race will go to the final day of the season by coming from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 at St Mary’s.
The Reds’ second-string lineup manages a come-from-behind victory and ensures the title race will come down to the final day of the season.
Joel Matip’s crucial second-half winner moved the Reds a single point behind leaders Manchester City to set up a tantalising finale on Sunday.
Gomez limped off against Southampton with what looked like a nasty knee injury after an attempted challenge late in the first half. Gomez remained in the match until half time before making way at the break for Jordan Henderson, with James Milner moving to right-back.
Jurgen Klopp’s men knew they had to be victorious on the south coast to remain in contention to become top-flight champions for only the second time in 32 years and were stunned by Nathan Redmond’s deflected opener.
But the much-changed visitors controlled proceedings for almost the entire evening and leveled through former Saints loanee Takumi Minamino before Matip completed the turnaround with the aid of a deflection off Kyle Walker-Peters.
Jurgen Klopp clearly prioritised the Champions League with his starting lineup, and the minimum job required was achieved. Southampton gave it a real go, troubling the Reds on numerous occasions, but couldn’t build upon Nathan Redmond’s early goal.
The Reds, who remain in contention for an unprecedented quadruple, will welcome Wolves to Anfield in five days’ time, hoping Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa can do them a major favour away to City.
Now, with Liverpool chasing an historic quadruple, Jurgen Klopp essentially has two finals to look forward to as the season comes to a close. What ever happens this Sunday, it’s been a superb season and the lad’s have done us proud. What a manager and team we have. Come on Red’s. Never give up!
