The question of who takes the title home would be decided within the next six matches. But, for now, it remains delicately poised. There is not much to choose between the two frontrunners who are constantly exchanging positions with every match that is played. For Liverpool, many people have said that their name is engraved on the cup. However, defending champions Manchester City would definitely not believe in that story and would want to give their all to the very end. Liverpool would have to keep winning and their stop is at the Saints.
Southampton
Southampton is a team which really needs a win to make sure that they are safe in the premier league next season. They are not yet in the relegation zone but they would be if there is a miracle by Cardiff City. Southampton is currently 16th in the premier league. They have managed to amass 33 points from the 31 matches that have been played so far. Cardiff who is in 18th position and the highest team in the relegation zone is currently on 28 points. A loss here today could further put them into more trouble while a win against Liverpool would cement their position in the league and all but guarantee them premier football next season. However, the biggest obstacle which they have is title-chasing Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool has had a fantastic season by their standards. They have managed to keep up the pace with Manchester City and are currently going head to head with them for the title. They are currently 2nd in the league so far with 79 points having played 32 matches so far in the league. They would know just how crucial every match is in the league. Any slip-up and the title would be all Manchester City's. It is crucial then that they remain focused and determined no matter who they find and where they find the opponents
Form
When it comes to the form of both teams, it is quite clear that the better team in this category would be Liverpool. However, Southampton has also had quite a decent run of games in recent times. They have managed to win three out of their last six games in all competitions. The remaining matches have ended in losses. They have won their last two games and would be looking to make it three against Liverpool. They would surely take their win against Tottenham as a confidence booster that they would be able to inflict damage on Liverpool
Liverpool, on the other hand, has won five of their last six games. The remaining game ended in a draw. There is no doubt that Liverpool are in blistering form and it would be hard to catch up to them. They have won no matter who the opponents are and they would be looking to do it again when they meet the Saints. It would surely be an intriguing game, to say the least. Who would blink first?
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