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
Liverpool are moving it quickly upfield and Thiago lifts a lovely ball over the top for Nunez to chase down the left. He quickly hooks a cross to the far post under pressure from Bella-Kotchap, but Salisu chests it back to Bazunu.
Liverpool vs Southampton
Thiago is crowded off the ball and Southampton quickly break on the counter. Elyounoussi's throughball is shielded back to Alisson, who slices it out for a throw-in. Elyounoussi swings a cross in this time, which Adams flicks on, but he sends it wide.
Liverpool vs Southampton
Adam Armstrong gets the game underway for Southampton!
Liverpool vs Southampton
The teams are out on the pitch now, with kick-off just moments away!
Liverpool vs Southampton
Liverpool have lost their last three Premier League games against sides in the relegation zone, going down against Manchester United, Nottingham Forest and Leeds this season. They've never lost four consecutive such matches in the competition before.
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