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<\/div>\nSouthampton said goodbye to the Premier League with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Liverpool at St Mary\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Liverpool opened the scoring through Diogo Jota, who punished Romeo Lavia\u2019s poor pass, before Roberto Firmino made it 2-0 after 14 minutes, scoring in his final match for the Reds.<\/p>\n
The Saints pulled a goal back through James Ward-Prowse and were level in the 28th minute when Kamaldeen Sulemana netted his first goal for the club.<\/p>\n
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Sulemana completed the turnaround just after half-time and Adam Armstrong put the hosts 4-2 up in the 64th minute.<\/p>\n
But Liverpool responded with Cody Gakpo\u2019s 72nd-minute tap-in, and Diogo Jota levelled the fixture with his second a minute later.<\/p>\n
Mohamed Salah hit the post for Liverpool in the final 15 minutes with a lobbed effort, but neither side was able to find a fifth in a hugely entertaining affair.<\/p>\n
Bottom club Southampton\u2019s relegation after 11 years in the Premier League was confirmed on 13 May\u00a0after a 2-0 loss to Fulham.<\/p>\n
The Saints have had a torrid season but departed the top flight on a positive note, ending a five-match losing run.<\/p>\n
They finished 20th, 11 points off Premier League safety, while Liverpool ended their campaign in fifth and qualifying for the Europa League.<\/p>\n
Ward-Prowse, whose future with the Hampshire club remains in doubt, was given a standing ovation when he was substituted in the 87th minute.<\/p>\n
Theo Walcott, who announced he would be\u00a0leaving the Saints\u00a0earlier on Sunday, was also given a warm reception by the home fans.<\/p>\n
Firmino netted on his final appearance for Liverpool. The Brazilian\u00a0is departing the Anfield club\u00a0along with England midfielder James Milner.<\/p>\n
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