Southampton vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League newest rating and purpose updates as Reds intention to widen hole at high
Premier League leaders Liverpool travel to Southampton as they look to increase their lead over reigning champions Manchester City to eight points ahead of next weekend’s Anfield showdown.
Arne Slot’s side entered the weekend top of the table with a five point advantage after an incredible start under their new boss and a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa before the international break.
And City’s stunning 4-0 defeat to Tottenham on Saturday night, Pep Guardiola’s fifth defeat in a row in all competitions, means the Reds can open up a clear gap at the top of the table before hosting the champions next weekend.
Russell Martin’s Saints secured their first win of the season when they faced Everton in their last home fixture but they were defeated in a crucial clash with Wolves last time out. They are bottom of the table and desperately need to turn around their form or else they’ll face the drop back into the Championship.
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Southampton 0-0 Liverpool
A yellow card for Lallana now as he goes flying in late on Gravenberch, and the Dutchman stays down briefly.
Southampton 0-0 Liverpool
More good work from Gakpo, who cuts inside and clips another great diagonal ball to Salah at the back post. He takes it down well and gets the shot away on the half-volley, but McCarthy makes himself big and produces a good stop.
Southampton 0-0 Liverpool
A very dangerous diagonal cross from Gakpo is dealt with well by Downes, before Nunez fires a stray pass out of play.
The visitors are beginning to dominate the ball here, though.
Southampton 0-0 Liverpool
Another booking for Liverpool, this one for Konate, after the Frenchman shoves over Onuachu.
Southampton 0-0 Liverpool
More good work from Bradley, who takes up a central position before getting in behind the defence on the overlap. However, his cross is beaten away by McCarthy, before Szoboszlai fires over from distance.
Southampton 0-0 Liverpool
There have been some nice passages of play from the hosts, though it’s mainly been individual bits of quality. Liverpool have also come close to putting together a couple of promising attacks, but they’re just lacking the final bit of composure.
Bradley is shown the first yellow card of the day after a late challenge on Lallana.
Southampton 0-0 Liverpool
Great defensive work from Lallana to get back and intercept Salah’s lay-off to Szoboszlai. Onuachu gets plenty of cheers moments later after some good hold-up play, though the hosts are forced into playing it backwards.
Southampton 0-0 Liverpool
Another promising attack from the visitors as Gakpo finds Robertson on the overlap, and the full-back clips in a cross to Salah at the back post, but the Egyptian can only direct his volley over.
