Liverpool and Southampton played out an exciting game at St Mary’s Stadium on Sunday as Jurgen Klopp’s side drew 4-4 with relegated Southampton.
The first half was full of action with four goals scored before the half-hour mark. Diogo Jota gave the Reds a 10th minute lead before Roberto Firmino scored a vintage goal, sitting down two defenders and finishing brilliantly in his final game for the club.
Despite a strong start, Klopp’s men were pegged back after goals from James Ward-Prowse and Kamaldeen Sulemana were scored within nine minutes of each other.
In the second half, Liverpool fell behind just minutes after restart, as Sulemana grabbed his second of the afternoon. Klopp then rang the changes just before the hour mark, as Firmino came off for the final time to be replaced by Cody Gakpo.
Not long after, Southampton found themselves 4-2 up as Adam Armstrong gave the home side what looked like an unassailable lead in the 64th minute, but it didn’t last for long. Ten minute later, Liverpool were level. A quickfire double from Gakpo and Jota brought the away side level and it finished 4-4.
Liverpool had already confirmed their fifth place finish prior to the victory over Southampton, as Klopp made seven changes for the match.
Here’s how the Reds’ players rated on the final day of the season.
5. Kostas Tsimikas - 6/10
Brought off on the hour mark, the Greek defender received a first-half yellow, but also contributed three interceptions and one key pass and would have been frustrated to have come off so early. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Fabinho - 5/10
Despite creating one big chance, he struggled to anchor the midfield as the game turned into a mad frenzy which passed him by at times. | AFP via Getty Images
7. James Milner - 6/10
In his final game of his Liverpool career, Milner captained the side and gave an industrious, vintage performance, but showed his age at times. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
8. Curtis Jones - 5/10
Despite a recent purple patch, Jones was caught on an off-day, despite making two passes before coming off just before the hour mark. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images