Title race goes to last day

The English Premier League title race is going to the wire. Remarkably, an unprecedented quadruple is still on for Liverpool.

Tired and hit by injuries after winning the FA Cup final on Sunday, Liverpool fielded a second-choice lineup against Southampton and demonstrated a great mentality to come from behind to win 2-1 yesterday.

It leaves Jurgen Klopp’s team a point behind Manchester City heading into the final round of a thrilling league campaign.

That’s Monday when Liverpool are at home to Wolves at the same time as City host Aston Villa – managed by Liverpool great Steven Gerrard.

‘‘Whatever happens this season, we have done ourselves proud,’’ Liverpool midfielder James Milner said. ‘‘All we could do is take it to the last game and we’ve done that.’’

City remain the favourites in their bid for a sixth league title in 11 seasons, but Liverpool have done their part by taking the defending champions all the way.

In fact, the Reds are taking every competition to the final game this season, with a Champions League final against Real Madrid still to come on May 28. They’ve already won both domestic cups in a season for the ages.

Joel Matip completed Liverpool’s latest comeback by unwittingly heading home the winning goal in the 67th minute.

Klopp’s team also came from behind in its previous two league games, a 2-1 win against Villa and a 1-1 draw with Tottenham. They just don’t know when they’re beaten.

‘‘We keep going,’’ Klopp said. ‘‘We never give up.’’