Southampton vs Liverpool final score: Title to go to the wire

Liverpool overcame an early concession to keep its Premier League title hopes about as healthy as possible following a 2-1 win over Southampton at St. Mary’s on Tuesday.

Nathan Redmond’s 13th-minute goal put Saints ahead of the PL’s second-place side before Takumi Minamino’s rip restored even terms before the half-hour.

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Joel Matip headed off Kyle Walker-Peters’ shoulder to give Liverpool its lead in the 67th minute, and the Reds finished the day one point behind Man City.

Liverpool hosts Wolves on the final day, while Man City welcomes Aston Villa to the Etihad Stadium.

Saints remain in 15th place with 40 points and finish the season

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Southampton 1, Liverpool 2

Scorers: Redmond (13′), Minamino (27′), Matip (67′)

Shot attempts: Southampton 4, Liverpool 24

Shots on goal: Southampton 2, Liverpool 5

Possession: Southampton 29, Liverpool 71

1. Title scenarios: So here’s the final ‘scenarios’ that will decide who wins the Premier League. If Man City beats Aston Villa, Pep Guardiola’s men defend their Premier League crown. If Man City draws, it needs Liverpool to draw or lose. If Man City loses, Liverpool can win with a victory over Wolves. There is also a scenario in which Liverpool draws but Man City loses to Villa by seven or more goals and dips below the Reds on goal differential.

2. Saints show some defensive resolve: Southampton’s allowed a lot of goals this year but can take some pride in knowing that they only allowed five shots on target to a dominant Liverpool side. In a season that saw Saints allow 60+ goals for the fourth-straight season, the last two come in a bit of a moral victory.

3. Sign of the times: Liverpool’s