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That's all from today's match centre. Disappointing day for the Reds. Thanks for following and we'll be back after the international break for our trip to Aston Villa.
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Rodgers: "We just conceded poor goals today. It's bitterly disappointing. We need to be better."
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Rodgers: "Southampton deserved to win. We were nowhere near where we've been for the last couple of weeks."
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Elsewhere in the Barclays Premier League today, Everton beat Man City 2-0 at Goodison in the day's early kick-off, Villa beat QPR 3-2 at home, Arsenal won 2-0 at Swansea and Stoke and West Brom played out a goalless draw
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The Reds played a total of 435 passes with an accuracy rate of 74.5 per cent
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The Reds saw more of the ball, however, edging the possession 52.1 per cent to 47.9 per cent
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Southampton had 18 efforts on goal today to Liverpool's 10
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FULL-TIME
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First Booking: Luis Suarez:
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Little time left but the Reds are still attacking.
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Substitution: G. do Prado for A. Lallana
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Substitution: J. Henderson for D. Sturridge
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Southampton have their third and it's Rodriguez. He dribbled a long way with the ball, past several challenges and beat Jones at the second attempt to possibly secure three points.
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GOAL! Jay Rodriguez:
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77 Min
Lallana should have bagged a third for Southampton, gliding clean through and facing up Jones. The midfielder tried a delicate lob which lacked power and allowed Skrtel to clear.
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76 Min
Decent effort from Gerrard after Coutinho and Johnson won possession at the edge of the area, but Boruc dived low to his left to save.
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A corner is cleared but the ball comes back to Sturridge. The 23-year-old produces a cross-shot - Boruc collects once more.
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72 Min
Vicious, swinging free-kick from Gerrard is well handled by Boruc.
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20 minutes remaining for the Reds to get something from St Mary's.
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69 Min
Now our right-back bursts forward, passing from the back and playing in Suarez, who sees a shot deflected behind.
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Clyne attacks the right flank and puts a teasing ball across the six-yard box - Skrtel gets a touch and Johnson clears completely.
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Good strike by the No.7 but it's too central and Boruc collects comfortably.
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Suarez standing over it...
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Free-kick for the Reds after Clyne downs Suarez...
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@JamesPearceEcho: Suso and Henderson sent out to warm up. #LFC been better 2nd half but no sign of an equaliser.
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59 Min
A dangerous curling cross by Luke Shaw appears to be heading for Lallana but Enrique stretches his neck to nod behind for a corner. Excellent defensive work.
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56 Min
Frustration for Suarez - Lucas picks out the No.7 with a delightful pass over the top but the forward can't control and Boruc sweeps up.
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54 Min
Substitution: S. Davis for G. Ramirez
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Sturridge takes aim from an awkward angle inside the Saints area but his attempt dribbles wide.
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52 Min
Lambert breaks beyond the Liverpool defence but is pushed wide and his cutback is cleared.
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49 Min
No goalmouth action to speak of but Liverpool have been much more purposeful since the break - Suarez coming close to breaking the offside trap on two occasions.
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Rodgers makes a change for the second period, introducing Lucas Leiva for Joe Allen.
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SECOND HALF
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Substitution: L. Leiva for J. Allen
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HALF-TIME
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Perfect timing - Coutinho provides hope for the Reds after a goalmouth scramble. Sturridge's shot was blocked but the Brazilian picked his spot to reduce the arrears for Brendan Rodgers' men.
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GOAL! Philippe Coutinho:
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@pauldalglish: I think today's game so far highlights what a difference Lucas makes to the team.
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44 Min
More excellent defending from Enrique to keep Ramirez out.
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43 Min
Now Lallana earns a sight at goal following lovely approach play - wide.
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42 Min
Rodriguez, unmarked, sends a header wide.
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39 Min
End-to-end now and Coutinho should reduce the deficit after connecting with an accurate Johnson through ball. But, admittedly under some pressure, he shoots straight at Boruc.
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38 Min
Rodriguez has been sensational here and the winger is inches from a third for his team. He collected a pass, held off Skrtel and launched a low effort towards the left post which finished on the right side for Liverpool.
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36 Min
Close to a response from Liverpool - Downing releases Sturridge in the right channel and the striker looks to pass across goal for a teammate but Southampton recover to clear.
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A second goal for the home side and a huge slice of fortune. Rickie Lambert sends a free-kick towards goal which deflects off the end of the wall and fools Jones, who was heading the other way.
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GOAL! Rickie Lambert:
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31 Min
Substitution: J. Fonte for J. Hooiveld
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30 Min
Brief break in play as Hooiveld receives some treatment. A change coming it seems.
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28 Min
The attendance at St Mary's today is a record for Southampton - boosted, without doubt, by the vociferous travelling Kop.
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27 Min
Suarez penalised after Jos Hooiveld falls over. An odd decision.
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26 Min
60 per cent possession for the Saints and no shots from Liverpool tell the story so far.
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@paul_tomkins: Been increasingly impressed with #LFC's attacking in recent months, but any team that has a real go at the Reds seems to prosper.
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24 Min
The Reds try to respond, but Downing and Suarez fail to combine inside the Southampton box. Better.
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22 Min
The hosts are really troubling Liverpool here and Jose Enrique is forced to concede a corner under heavy pressure at the back post. The Spaniard did well.
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21 Min
Southampton again should double their lead but the impressive Rodriguez volleys over with the goal half-gaping.
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20 Min
A bright spark from the Reds and very nearly a chance for Sturridge, who just can't reach Johnson's ball over the top
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17 Min
And the 'keeper is tested again, this time Rodriguez drilling a low strike which Jones punches away and collects.
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15 Min
Ramirez is enjoying a lot of space between the lines and, after working another yard, the Uruguayan stings Jones' hands.
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14 Min
Nice example of Philippe Coutinho's work ethic there, tracking all the way to his own goalline to prevent Clyne from crossing.
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13 minutes played now and Liverpool have lacked rhythm so far, although Suarez and Sturridge are working hard to press the home defence.
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And they should be 2-0 ahead after Rickie Lambert broke clear of the Reds defence with only Jones to beat but the Australian stood up well and denied the forward.
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9 Min
Southampton have started brightly here and now their skipper, Adam Lallana, tries his luck from the edge of the box. Over.
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5 Min
The Reds fall behind after a clever move by the hosts. Ramirez sends a cross to the far post which Rodriguez knocks down for the onrushing Morgan Schneiderlin to guide beyond Brad Jones.
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GOAL! Morgan Schneiderlin:
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4 Min
Important block by Martin Skrtel to deny Jay Rodriguez before Gaston Ramirez works Brad Jones with a low effort.
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2 Min
Stewart Downing sends in a corner which eludes Steven Gerrard, but Glen Johnson recovers the ball and plays through Sturridge. The front-man's strike is blocked by Boruc and he was offside anyway.
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Luis Suarez close to snatching a loose pass across the Saints backline in the first minute.
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KICK-OFF
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The Reds are, in fact, sporting their black away kit for today's match.
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The two teams are on the pitch at St Mary’s and we’re almost ready to go.
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@pablfc78: Reckon Sturridge will score today with Southampton playing a high pressing line his pace in behind will be key
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While you’re there, why not check out reaction and analysis of the U18s’ victory over West Ham earlier today before the first team kick off at St Mary’s?
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Want to know a little bit more about Jordon Ibe? Check out his attempt at our keepy uppy challenge by visiting the homepage now.
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@RyanMcL2: Big well done to @ibejordon getting on the bench today, hope you get on mate
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We believe Jamie Carragher has a calf problem, hence his absence today.
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@MikyLFC: 2-1 Victory for us with Suarez and Sturridge on the scoresheet! A clean sheet might be a little troublesome for this away game #YNWA
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@Dheeraj_Red: I am going with a hard fought 2-0 victory! Sturridge & Suarez to score!
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@shaqatac: Liverpool 3-0 Southampton Suarez gets two and Sturridge with one Coutinho double assist and one assist from downing.
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@naitpage8: 3-0, given our current form I see no reason why we shouldn't demonstrate our domination with a solid performance. YNWA
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You all seem in confident mood for this one. Here are some of your predictions...
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Subs: K Davis, Fonte, S Davis, Forren, Ward-Prowse, Guly, Puncheon.
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Southampton XI: Boruc, Clyne, Yoshida, Hooiveld, Shaw, Schneiderlin, Cork, Lallana, Ramirez, Rodriguez, Lambert.
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Subs: Gulacsi, Wisdom, Henderson, Shelvey, Lucas, Suso, Ibe.
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The Reds XI in full is: Jones, Johnson, Enrique, Agger, Skrtel, Allen, Gerrard, Downing, Coutinho, Sturridge, Suarez.
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TEAM NEWS: Martin Skrtel returns to the Liverpool starting line-up in place of Jamie Carragher while youngster Jordon Ibe is named among the substitutes.
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We’re in place at St Mary’s now and will have Liverpool team news for you in 15 minutes. Tweet me, @shawct, with your predictions and I’ll include a selection.
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But for now, stay on this page for coverage of everything live from St Mary’s.
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Here at Southampton we’ll also be speaking to a Liverpool supporter who has proved his passion for the Reds in a unique way – more on that next week.
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“Rodgers has got you playing well of late so if we're not on our game from the off it could end up a difficult game for us. Hopefully we will settle early and if we do it will make for a decent game. I'm going for 1-1.”
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We asked Southampton supporter Chris Ring where the Saints are weak and he reported: “For some reason Pochettino seems to like dropping young Luke Shaw and playing Fox and sometimes he can look a little lost. So possibly down that side if he chooses Fox.
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The Reds have so far found the net nine more times than they did in the whole of last season.
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The Reds have scored 26 away league goals this season - only once in the last nine Premier League seasons have they surpassed that tally (36 in 2008-09).
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One of Jamie Carragher's five goals for Liverpool came against Southampton in January 1999.
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Liverpool's last win at St Mary's came in January 2003 when Emile Heskey scored the only goal of the game on 14 minutes.
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The last meeting between the sides on this ground saw Southampton win 2-0 with goals from David Prutton and Peter Crouch in January 2005. Only Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard from that team remain at Anfield.
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And if you like statistics, here are some of the best ahead of today’s game courtesy of club statto Ged Rea…
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If you visit the Liverpoolfc.com homepage now, you can read exclusive interviews with both Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge.
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Here’s what the Argentinian had to say about Coutinho: "Aside from the magic that he has, he also has an amazing work-rate and that makes us doubt whether he fits the mould of a typical Brazilian player or a European one because his work ethic is outstanding.”
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Mauricio Pochettino, who coached January signing Philippe Coutinho at Espanyol during the second half of last season, replaced Nigel Adkins earlier this year.
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Liverpool were 1-0 winners when the two sides met at Anfield earlier in the season – Daniel Agger with the single goal – but the Saints have changed manager since that match.
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The dramatic win against Tottenham last weekend saw Liverpool climb to sixth in the standings; Southampton, on the other hand, are trying to avoid relegation and sit 16th.
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And we’ll keep you up-to-date with everything that happens before, during and after the match right here, and once the game has kicked off you will be able to access in-play stats further down the page.
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Today’s match will take place at St Mary’s Stadium, with kick-off at 3pm.
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Brendan Rodgers and his players flew south on Friday night, arriving in a rainy Southampton at around 6pm GMT. The weather has improved this morning and conditions look good for football.
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Greetings from Southampton, where the Reds are today attempting to secure a fourth consecutive victory in the Barclays Premier League and a fifth straight win in all competitions.