Man City result should not change Liverpool future after triple boost emerges
The more things change at Liverpool, the more they stay the same for Jurgen Klopp.
That statement is just as applicable to the raft of alterations in Klopp's starting XI here at St Mary's just as much as it is for the fate of his Premier League title quest.
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Nine changes were made in total for this 2-1 win over Southampton as the manager rested and rotated some key names after Saturday's exacting, draining FA Cup final victory.
But the outcome was exactly the same: Another Liverpool triumph. One that takes it to the final throes of a remarkable season.
For the second time in just four seasons, the Reds will head into the 38th game locked in a tussle with Manchester City for the biggest prize in English football.
It's just the ninth time the destination Premier League crown has been decided on the final day since its inception 30 years ago and while no team who have ever headed into it on top have faltered, there is certainly a first for everything.
Just like three years ago, Klopp's side will host Wolves at Anfield as they keep their fingers crossed for a shock