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
CLOSE! Alexander-Arnold's corner is cleared, but Liverpool keep it alive by working it out to Robertson on the opposite flank. He whips another good cross into the box and picks out Van Dijk. He thumps a header towards the near post, but it bounces just wide.
Liverpool vs Southampton
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Liverpool vs Southampton
Liverpool work it well down their left before Robertson squares it to Salah on the edge of the D. He has the right idea by playing it between the lines for Alexander-Arnold but he wasn't expecting it, and Bazunu collects.
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Liverpool vs Southampton
Southampton are enjoying a good spell of possession at the moment, but they're struggling to get forward. The Reds are staying compact and stopping them from getting out of their own half.
Liverpool vs Southampton
GOOD SAVE! There are big shouts from the Liverpool fans and players for a penalty as they feel Salah was dragged back, but nothing's given and Southampton break on the counter. Edozie spins before hitting a shot down the middle, but Alisson makes another good stop.
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