Liverpool host Southampton within the Premier League because the leaders wish to increase their profit to 16 components versus the division’s bottom-side.
Arne Slot’s facet rode their good luck and depend on the luster of goalkeeper Alisson Becker to safeguard a 1-0 away win at Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, with the crucial return leg versus the French champs occurring at Anfield onTuesday
But the Liverpool head teacher has really urged that the take a look at of the Premier League strugglers Southampton is as a lot of a “final” because the 2nd leg with PSG, with following weekend break’s Carabao Cup final masterpiece versus Newcastle moreover arising.
This is Liverpool’s simply Premier League go well with in March, whereas Southampton significantly require their slim hopes of stopping switch energetic. But the Saints have really simply gained as quickly as this era and are 13 components adrift of security and safety. “It’s never mission impossible,” mentioned Southampton boss Ivan Juric.
Follow all of the crew information and updates beneath as Liverpool host Southampton within the Premier League
Well it’s been quite the week for Liverpool already.
Arne Slot said Alisson Becker proved he is “the best in the world”. Jamie Carragher called it “the best performance of his career”. Thierry Henry called him “magnificent”. Speaking to French publication Le Parisien, Brest manager Eric Roy likened him to Jesus (steady on, Eric). Alisson didn’t go that far but the Liverpool goalkeeper acknowledged that it was the “performance of my life”.
Liverpool pinched a remarkable 1-0 win at Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday night, and at the heart of the victory was an inspired Brazilian who wouldn’t be beaten. Alisson’s nine saves were the most by any Liverpool goalkeeper in a Champions League match since records began 22 years ago.
Here, we break down a goalkeeping masterclass and rank his work from ninth to best, from simple stops to spectacular saves:
Jamie Braidwood8 March 2025 12:15
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Endo, Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Jota, Nunez
Southampton XI: Ramsdale; Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Bella-Kotchap, Bednarek, Walker-Peters; Fernandes, Downes, Ugochukwu, Sulemana; Onuachu
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Capped England defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis is back in contention after returning from injury while Jan Bednarek is also fit after missing the defeat at Chelsea. Lesley Ugochukwu may also return to the line-up after being ineligible against Chelsea.
Jamie Braidwood8 March 2025 12:02
Cody Gakpo remains a doubt for Liverpool due to an ankle issue and will be assessed. While Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez remain out, Arne Slot may choose to rotate ahead of the Champions League last-16 second leg against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
Jamie Braidwood8 March 2025 12:01
It’s one of those rare occasions in the Premier League where top meets bottom – and today’s clash between Liverpool and Southampton surely features one of the biggest gaps in the division’s history.
Liverpool are 13 points clear at the top, while Southampton are 13 points adrift of safety at the bottom. The Reds have 67 points and have lost just once all season, while Southampton have just 9 points and have won just twice all season.
We’ll have all the build-up and team news before kick-off at 3pm.
