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Will Smallbone capitalised on a mix-up between Alisson and Virgil van Dijk to put the Saints 1-0 up against the hosts before half-time.

Liverpool were sluggish in the first 45 minutes and fashioned very few chances against their bottom-of-the-league opponents.

But three half-time substitutes helped bring some pace to the play and by the 54th minute, the Reds led 2-1 after Darwin Nunez’s finish and a Mohamed Salah penalty that had been won by the Uruguayan.



Hardly bothered second half though.

Kostas Tsimikas - 5

Seemed to struggle for rhythm and was brought off at half-time after picking up a cynical yellow card.

Ryan Gravenberch - 6

Some good flashes but largely below his best level.

Not as energetic as his previous outings, rather understandably.

Mohamed Salah - 7

Struggled first half but improved after half-time and scored the penalties to make it 2-1 and 3-1 to Liverpool.

His pressing also helped lead to Liverpool's second penalty.

Substitutes

Harvey Elliott - 7

Brought on at half-time after his PSG winner in midweek.

Immediately forced a good save from Ramsdale and frequently involved, taking several well-struck shots on goal.

Andy Robertson - 7

Another of three half-time subs and was much livelier than Tsimikas as he bombed down the left-hand side.

Alexis Mac Allister - 6

The third of the subs at the break, brought more composure to the midfield.

Diogo Jota - 6

Replaced game-changer Nunez after 68 minutes.