With the end of the Premier League in sight, every game feels like a cup final for Liverpool and their trip to Southampton was no different.Fresh from the drama of their win over Tottenham but also demoted to second place with Manchester City's latest victory, nothing less than three points at the St. Mary's Stadium would do.Nevertheless, the Reds got off to the worst imaginable start, with Shane Long firing the home side into the lead with just his second Premier League goal of the season.The Irishman ended Liverpool's hopes of a clean sheet on the south coast after Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip failed to win the ball in the air.Give or take an early chance for Sadio Mane, Southampton started with a real purpose and Long could have bagged himself a second after Trent Alexander-Arnold conceded possession.

Southampton 1-3 Liverpool

However, the equaliser arrived before half-time with Naby Keita picking the perfect moment to score his first goal for the Reds, heading past the reach of Angus Gunn.

It was the strike that Liverpool needed to settled their nerves, although it wasn't without controversy as Southampton players appealed that Mohamed Salah was offside in the build-up.

Andrew Robertson turned provider for the goal, notching up his 10th assist of the season and coming within range of the Premier League for a defender.

Salah back in the goals

There were to be few openings shortly after the break, though, and Jurgen Klopp decided to roll the dice by introducing Jordan Henderson and James Miler around the hour-mark.

Just a few minutes prior to that, Keita was once again involved in the action and the decision to deny him a penalty sparked wide debate across Twitter.

However, there was no debating the game-deciding moment as Salah picked the perfect moment to end his goal drought, scoring a superb individual goal to win the game.

He joyously removed his Liverpool jersey in celebration after beating Gunn in superb fashion - sending the Reds back to the Premier League summit.

Captain Henderson then provided the cherry on the cake, ending an 18-month drought in the Premier League to extend their advantage to 3-1.

It turned out to be a very impressive second-half performance from Liverpool and one that sends them back to the league summit, applying the pressure on City.

Just days after the crucial win at Tottenham, it was another vital show of character from Klopp's men and it will be fascinating to see how the title race unfolds.

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