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
Lavia has stayed down after stretching to block Salah's cross and it looks like he has cramp. The medical team are on to see to him, but it looks like they won't risk him as a substitution is coming for the Saints.
Liverpool vs Southampton
Southampton win a free-kick on the right and Ward-Prowse swings another good delivery in. It runs all the way through to the far post, but it's just out of Lyanco's reach as he slides in on the stretch.
Liverpool vs Southampton
GREAT SAVE! Walcott spins before surging down the left and he gets away from Fabinho to knock it out to Lyanco on the right. He clips a good cross into the middle and Adams thumps a header on goal, but Alisson denies him with a strong hand.
Liverpool vs Southampton
Liverpool's second change sees Oxlade-Chamberlain come on in place of Firmino.
Liverpool vs Southampton
Thiago finds himself in space down the left this time and he's looking for Salah with his cross. It's too high for him, though Firmino tries to keep it alive at the far post before turning straight into Salisu.
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