That means Alcantara's goal is Liverpool's victory

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Liverpool went back to winning ways after two very bad times. Jorgen Klopp's side have risen to sixth place in the Premier League points table after losing to Southampton.

Liverpool won 2-0 at Anfield on Saturday night. Sadie also means Thiago Alcantara increased the lead after leading the hosts.

The team's hopes of retaining the league title have been dashed long ago. Their fight is now to move from the top four to a place in the Champions League next season.

Liverpool drew 1-1 with Newcastle United and Leeds United in the last two rounds. Last week, however, they were scheduled to play against Manchester United. But a few hours before the start of the match, the match was postponed due to the protest of the United supporters who entered the field at Old Trafford. The match will be next Thursday in the new schedule.

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The last champions could not overcome the obstacle of the opposing goalkeeper even though they attacked one after the other from the beginning. Frazer Forster also blocked Diego Jotter's shot after Mohamed Salah's effort was turned away from close range.

In the 25th minute, Giorgione Veinaldam's head hit the crossbar in the corner. Four minutes later, Allison blocked a shot by Southampton's Che Adams.

Soon after, Liverpool lost 1-0 at Southampton. Senegal forward Mane scored the header from near Salah's cross.

No one was able to create a clear chance in the second half. In the 61st minute, the ball was sent to the net, but the goal did not match due to offside. Alcantara secured the victory in the last minute of the allotted time. He scored the goal with a strong shot from the front of the D-box.

Liverpool have 58 points from 17 wins and 9 draws in 34 matches. Southampton is in 17th place with 36 points.

In another match of the day, Manchester City lost 2-1 against Chelsea and increased their chances of winning the title. The team has 60 points in 35 matches. Manchester United with 6 points after playing less than two matches.

Chelsea are three with 64 points from 35 matches, while Leicester City are four with one point less than them.

West Ham United are in fifth place with 56 points from 34 matches.