Liverpool have the opportunity to extend their Premier League lead to 16 points when they face bottom-placed Southampton at Anfield on Saturday. With Arsenal not playing until Sunday against Manchester United, a win would further solidify Liverpool’s position at the top. Despite their commanding lead, complacency is not an option for the Reds as they aim to maintain their momentum.
Jurgen Klopp’s side faced a stern test in midweek, securing a hard-fought 1-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Harvey Elliott’s late goal proved decisive, but Liverpool will need to recover quickly for the Premier League clash.
Southampton, on the other hand, are in dire form. Manager Ivan Jurić has lost 10 of his 12 matches in charge, leaving the Saints stranded 13 points from safety. With just nine points in the league so far, they have yet to reach double digits this season. Liverpool have already beaten Southampton twice this term, though both games at St Mary’s were fiercely contested.
Key Points:
- Liverpool’s Opportunity: A win would extend their lead to 16 points over Arsenal.
- Champions League Impact: Fatigue could play a role after their midweek trip to Paris.
- Southampton’s Struggles: The Saints are winless in their last five league games, including heavy defeats to Chelsea (4-0) and Brighton (4-0).
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games):
- Liverpool: 4 wins
- Southampton: 1 win
Current Form (All Competitions):
| Liverpool | Southampton |
|---|---|
| PSG 0-1 Liverpool (05/03/25) | Chelsea 4-0 Southampton (25/02/25) |
| Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle (26/02/25) | Southampton 0-4 Brighton (22/02/25) |
| Man City 0-2 Liverpool (23/02/25) | Southampton 1-3 Bournemouth (15/02/25) |
| Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool (19/02/25) | Southampton 0-1 Burnley (08/02/25) |
| Liverpool 2-1 Wolves (16/02/25) | Ipswich 1-2 Southampton (01/02/25) |
Team News:
Liverpool:
- Cody Gakpo remains a fitness doubt due to an ankle injury.
- Joe Gomez, Tyler Morton, and Conor Bradley are sidelined.
- Rotation is expected ahead of the PSG return leg.
Southampton:
- Adam Lallana is fit for a potential Anfield return.
- Ryan Fraser and Jan Bednarek are back in contention.
- James Bree is the only absentee.
Predicted Lineups:
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Endo, Jones; Salah, Elliott, Diaz; Nunez.
Southampton (3-4-2-1): Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Bella-Kotchap; Walker-Peters, Ugochukwu, Fernandes, Welington; Dibling, Onuachu, Sulemana.
Prediction:
Liverpool’s strength and depth should see them comfortably dispatch a struggling Southampton side. Despite potential rotation, the Reds are expected to dominate at Anfield.
Prediction: Liverpool 4-0 Southampton
Where to Watch:
- United Kingdom: Not televised, live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live.
- United States: Peacock.
- Canada: fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada.
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