Liverpool has taken the Premier League title race down to the final day of the season by coming from behind to win at Southampton. Jurgen Klopp’s side knew defeat would hand the title to Manchester City while even a draw would effectively end the challenge because of their inferior goal difference.
Liverpool, with nine changes from the side that won the FA Cup by beating Chelsea on penalties at Wembley on Saturday, once again showed their strength and reserves of stability as Takumi Minamino leveled before half-time with a thumping drive against the club where he spent a spell on loan last season.
The pressure built after the break gave the visitor a lead after 67 minutes when Joel Matip sent an instinctive looping header over Saints’ keeper Alex McCarthy. Manchester City will still retain their title with a victory over Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium but Liverpool has pushed them all the way again and ensured the fight will go down to the wire.
Ada Peter
