Liverpool vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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When Darwin Nunez first lined up for Liverpool at Anfield, he exited early and in disgrace. As he heads off to the World Cup, it is in form and in the hearts of many of their fans. He departed with the Kop singing his name in celebration, while there is a mural of him outside the Anfield Road Stand.
As his attention turns to Uruguay, Nunez signed off with a first brace for his new club. If few have as disastrous a start as him, given his dismissal on his home debut for headbutting Crystal Palace’s Joachim Andersen, Nathan Jones was condemned to defeat on his bow as Southampton manager. They are destined to spend Christmas in the relegation zone.
But Nunez is proof fortunes can change. Much of the story of Liverpool’s season so far can be told through him and, after that awful opening impression, he has made a more positive stamp in the last five weeks. His double took his tally to seven goals in his last 10 games. His performance showed his capacity to wreak havoc.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Liverpool vs Southampton
BLOCK! The threat for Southampton comes down their right this time, with Elyounoussi clipping in a cross from the byline. Perraud runs onto it and drills it on goal first time, but it's blocked by Alexander-Arnold.
Liverpool vs Southampton
Southampton are on the attack again here after winning the ball back high upfield. Perraud tries to pick out space for a cross down the left, but he hits it straight against Alexander-Arnold.
Liverpool vs Southampton
Southampton are looking to get an instant response to going behind and they're working it quickly upfield. Perraud makes a driving run down the left before he's tripped by Elliott to win a free-kick.
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