Southampton vs Liverpool live stream: How to watch Premier League match online and on TV

Liverpool return to Premier League action with a trip to Southampton

Luke Brown
Saturday 17 August 2019 05:13 EDT
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European superheroes Liverpool travel to the south coast this afternoon for their first away match of the new Premier League season.

The Reds are currently flying high after an ideal start to the new campaign.

Jurgen Klopp’s team beat Norwich City 4-1 on the opening night of the season and then travelled to Istanbul, Turkey where they defeated Liverpool on penalties to win the European Super Cup.

They will have high hopes of winning this afternoon, having defeated Southampton 3-0 at Anfield last year, before winning the return fixture at St Mary’s 3-1.

Here is everything you need to know about this afternoon’s match.

What time is it?

The Premier League fixture gets underway at 3pm.

Will the match be on TV?

The match will not be shown live in the UK.

Highlights will be shown on Match of the Day, which is on BBC One at 10.30pm tonight.

Adrian was injured by a fan on Wednesday
Adrian was injured by a fan on Wednesday (EPA)

What is the team news?

Adrian will have a late fitness test after he was injured by a pitch invader on Wednesday night.

Should he be unable to play then Andy Lonergan will be handed his Liverpool debut, just months after being released by Middlesbrough.

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