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
Southampton just can't keep hold of the ball and Liverpool are on the attack again. Van Dijk slides it through for Elliott down the right, and his cross almost causes Bazunu a problem, but it lands on the roof of the net.
Liverpool vs Southampton
Thiago has switched out to the right for the moment and his clipped cross is cleared away by Bella-Kotchap. He only gets it as far as Alexander-Arnold, who hits the shot first time on the volley, but it sails high over the bar.
Liverpool vs Southampton
Liverpool are really starting to up the pressure now, and Southampton just can't get out of their own half. Thiago curls in a cross from the left, but Nunez just slips before he can get on the end of it.
Liverpool vs Southampton
Alexander-Arnold's cross is just too high for Nunez and Bazunu flaps it away as far as Firmino. He does well to hold it up, spinning away from Bella-Kotchap before touching it to Robertson. He squares it to Salah in the middle, but he scuffs it straight at Bazunu.
Liverpool vs Southampton
GREAT SAVE! Stuart Armstrong's loose pass is cut out by Liverpool and Elliott bursts forward on the counter before switching it to Salah. He feeds in Nunez, who touches it to Firmino at the near post, but his clever flick is blocked by Bazunu and held at the second attempt.
Liverpool vs Southampton
Again, Southampton look to their left to make something happen as Perraud and Stuart Armstrong try to open up Liverpool. Alexander-Arnold stands his ground well, and Gomez helps clear the danger.
Liverpool vs Southampton
It's well worked by Southampton this time as Caleta-Car intercepts Salah's throughball and links up well with Lavia to get out of trouble. Adam Armstrong has space to run into, but a heavy touch gifts it straight to Gomez.
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