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Liverpool vs Southampton: Reds Move 16 Points Clear in Premier League Title Race with Thrilling Comeback

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The Reds' Road to Victory

Liverpool came from behind to beat rock-bottom Southampton for the second time this season, with Mohamed Salah scoring two penalties to secure a 3-1 win. The Reds were miles below their best after their energy-draining late win at Paris St-Germain on Wednesday, but all that matters at this stage of the season is results. This takes them one step closer to the title and leaves Saints still in danger of the lowest Premier League points total ever.

The visitors allowed themselves to dream when Will Smallbone took advantage of a huge mix-up between Virgil van Dijk and Alisson to slot in from a tight angle. However, Reds boss Arne Slot made a triple substitution at half-time, and Liverpool were much improved. Darwin Nunez, perhaps fortunate not to be one of the ones replaced at the break, slotted in from Luis Diaz's cutback. And then the Uruguayan striker was fouled by Smallbone for a penalty, which Mohamed Salah predictably dispatched with style.

Key Turning Points

  • Mohamed Salah's two penalties secured a crucial win for the Reds
  • Darwin Nunez's goal and penalty win turned the game in Liverpool's favor
  • Arne Slot's triple substitution at half-time improved Liverpool's performance
  • The Reds' energy-draining late win at Paris St-Germain on Wednesday took its toll on the team

The Title Race Heats Up

Second-placed Arsenal have two games in hand, including Sunday's match with Manchester United, but it is impossible to see anyone overhauling Liverpool. The Reds now require just 16 points from their remaining games to win the Premier League title. With Chelsea moving into the top four after scraping past Leicester City 1-0, the race for Europe is hotting up. Liverpool's focus now shifts to the second leg of their Champions League tie against PSG on Tuesday and Sunday's Carabao Cup final with Newcastle as they bid for three trophies.

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