After today’s, Manchester City’s fate on the league title remains undecided as Liverpool keeps hot in pursuit beating Southampton by 2-1 as the visiting team at the St. Mary’s Stadium – goals from Joel Matip and Takumi Minamino did the honors for the Reds, likewise with Southampton – Nathan Redmond.
Liverpool manager – Jurgen Klopp made a huge shuffle in his usual lineup, bringing in about 9 substitutes for their trip to Southampton keeping only two first-team players – Alisson and Joel Matip and again seeing through with a victory without complications although conceded the first goal.
It was a game that depicts clear excellence on the part of Liverpool as they had the most possession of 71%, 24 shots attempts of which 5 were on target, 724 passes, and other few relevant statistics. Aiming at their dream Quadruple this season, it looks likely to be in-play as four points earlier in a gap now reduce to one. Frontrunners and reigning Champions – Manchester City title race is still being challenged after they failed to conclude it over the week against West Ham United in a 2-2 draw.
As it stands, the Premier League title fate remains at large until the final day which tends to be on Sunday [22nd May 2022] which now lies on Wolverhampton [verses Liverpool] and Aston Villa [verses Manchester City] respectively.
Also, as individual performances are also recognized at the end of every game, James Milner emerged as the man of the match.
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