Premier League leaders Liverpool travel to Southampton as they look to increase their lead over reigning champions Manchester City to eight points ahead of next weekend’s Anfield showdown.
Arne Slot’s side entered the weekend top of the table with a five point advantage after an incredible start under their new boss and a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa before the international break.
And City’s stunning 4-0 defeat to Tottenham on Saturday night, Pep Guardiola’s fifth defeat in a row in all competitions, means the Reds can open up a clear gap at the top of the table before hosting the champions next weekend.
Russell Martin’s Saints secured their first win of the season when they faced Everton in their last home fixture but they were defeated in a crucial clash with Wolves last time out. They are bottom of the table and desperately need to turn around their form or else they’ll face the drop back into the Championship.
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Southampton vs Liverpool LIVE
Southampton host Liverpool in the Premier League with kick off at 2pm
Saints lost their last fixture against Wolves and need to find a way to pick up points
Liverpool sit top of the table and hope to increase their advantage over Man City
Reds can go eight points clear – ahead of hosting City at Anfield next Sunday
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Liverpool travel to Southampton looking to increase their Premier League advantage as top meets bottom at St Mary’s.
The Reds continued their excellent start under Arne Slot before the international break and beat Aston Villa to go five points clear.
It’s a big week for the Dutch coach, with blockbuster games against Real Madrid and Manchester City to come, but the focus first is on Southampton.
Liverpool would be 11 points clear if they beat Southampton and City, with Pep Guardiola’s side losing 4-0 to Tottenham on Saturday night.
Russel Martin’s side secured their first win of the season on their last home outing against Everton – but it was followed by defeat to fellow strugglers Wolves.
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