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Jurgen Klopp says Daniel Sturridge is in 'the best shape since I've known him' after Liverpool's PSG win

Liverpool will look to continue their journey on cloud nine as they entertain Mark Hughes’ Southampton at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.

Jurgen Klopp’s men continued their perfect record this season with a thrilling 3-2 Champions League triumph over Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in Group C.

The Reds, who along with Chelsea have emerged as the Premier League’s early pacesetters, had already notched up five consecutive league victories, including a win at Wembley against Spurs, before their midweek clash against the French giants.

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Mark Hughes’ Southampton are next in line to attempt to break Liverpool’s 100% record, but the Saints will need to improve on their defensive showing last time out.

The Saints threw away a 2-0 lead against Brighton on Monday night to emerge with just a point at St Mary’s, but Hughes will hope that his side can rediscover the form that saw them claim a victory against Crystal Palace before the international break.

What time does it start?

Liverpool vs Southampton kicks off at 3pm (BST)

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.

Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they fly in on our live blog.

Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.

It’s a big game for…

Charlie Austin – The former QPR forward struggled for form earlier this season but could be thrust into the limelight to Jurgen Klopp’s men. The Saints are facing a striking crisis with on-loan Liverpool forward Danny Ings ineligible, while Manolo Gabbiadini pulled a hamstring in training during the week, and it may fall upon the 29-year-old to lead the line at Anfield.

Stat…

Three: If Liverpool emerge victorious on Saturday, it will see them start a top-flight campaign with six consecutive wins for only the third time in their history. Liverpool finished in the top two on the two previous occasions, including their title-winning season of 1978/79.

Remember when…

Liverpool may have an impressive recent record against Saturday’s opponents, but their defeat to the Saints at the semi-final stage of the 2017 League Cup left Anfield stunned. Liverpool missed a hatful of chances in both halves to overturn the 1-0 deficit from the first leg, before Shane Long fired in in stoppage time following a Southampton break to send them to their first final in the competition since 1979. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVb3NfTf7P8

Player to watch…

Roberto Firmino – The Brazilian suffered an indifferent start to the season in front of goal but winners against Spurs and Paris Saint-Germain in the Reds’ two most recent fixtures have dismissed any such goalscoring concerns. The former Hoffenheim man was on target in Liverpool’s last encounter with The Saints, and he’ll hope to extend his current scoring run with another here.

Past three-meetings…

Southampton 0 Liverpool 2 (Firmino, Salah), Premier League, February 2018

Liverpool 3 (Salah x2, Coutinho) Southampton 0, Premier League, November 2017

Liverpool 0 Southampton 0, Premier League, May 2017

Form guide…

LIVERPOOL: WWWWWW

SOUTHAMPTON: DLLWWD

Odds…

Liverpool to win: 2/11

Southampton to win: 15/1

Draw: 13/2

[22 September 2018 15:26 · Michael Jones]

Manchester United vs Wolves

Man U 1 - 0 Wolves

The Independent's Mark Critchley gives his take on that Manchester United opener:

"It has come completely against the run of play, but Manchester United lead through Fred's first goal for the club. United could be two down, at least, but so far this has been a retread of plenty of Old Trafford games last season - United create little, David de Gea brilliantly denies their opponents and Jose Mourinho's side suddenly find a breakthrough comes out of nothing."

[22 September 2018 15:28 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool vs Southampton

How about this for longevity?

[22 September 2018 15:32 · Michael Jones]

Cardiff vs Manchester City

Cardiff 0 - 1 Man City

GOAL! for Aguero, City are in front, Bernardo Silve played him the ball from the penalty spot and Aguero twists and fires it home on his 300th appearance for Man City!

[22 September 2018 15:35 · Michael Jones]

Cardiff vs Manchester City

Cardiff 0 - 2 Man City

​GOAL! for Bernardo Silva, back to back goals  for City. Sane plays the ball into the box and Bernardo helps it on it's way the ball looping over the goalkeeper to give City a two goal advantage

[22 September 2018 15:37 · Michael Jones]

Manchester United vs Wolves

Thoughts from our own Miguel Delaney on Jose Mourinho:

[22 September 2018 15:40 · Michael Jones]

Burnley vs Bournemouth

Burnley 1 - 0 Bournemouth

GOAL! for Vydra, that could be vital for Burnley, they've been building good pressure and Westwood's shot is deflected into Vydra path and he sinks it into the back of the net

[22 September 2018 15:42 · Michael Jones]

Burnley vs Bournemouth

Burnley 2 - 0 Bournemouth

GOAL! for Lennon, he scores his first Premier League goal for 2 and a half years, the flight of the ball comes in towards the back post and Lennon traps it and taps it into the net

[22 September 2018 15:44 · Michael Jones]

Crystal Palace vs Newcastle

Still 0-0 between Palace and Newcaslte but Ed Malyon reports that Palace hit the post as Milivojevic's free-kick brushes off Tomkins.

[22 September 2018 15:45 · Michael Jones]

Cardiff vs Manchester City

Cardiff 0 - 3 Man City

GOAL! for Gundogan, 3 goals to the good for Man City now surely that's the game sown up before half-time

[22 September 2018 15:48 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool vs Southampton

Liverpool 3 - 0 Southampton

GOAL! for Salah, Shaqiri fires a left footed free kick at the goal and it hits the underside of the bar, Mo Salah follows it up and taps it in to give Liverpool the third goal on the brink of half time.