Good afternoon and welcome to the ECHO's live coverage of Liverpool's clash with Southampton in the Premier League.

On paper, this should be the Reds' easiest game of the Premier League season.

Goals from Nunez and Salah have Liverpool 2-1 ahead and on course to move 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League.

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"We shall not be moved!" sing the Kop.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: (SUN OUT, SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores his team's second goal from the penalty spot after Darwin Nunez of Liverpool (not pictured) was fouled by Will Smallbone of Southampton (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Southampton FC at Anfield on March 08, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool 1-1 Southampton (Nunez)

It's brilliant work from Diaz down the left and Nunez side foots home for 1-1.

Liverpool 1-1 Southampton (Nunez)

It's there!

Keifer MacDonald

Strong start

Strong start to the second half from Liverpool, with three corners in four minutes.

Stupid booking, however.

Keifer MacDonald

HT: Liverpool 0-1 Southampton

The Reds find themselves a goal down at the break after gifting Smallbone an opening.

A big improvement from Arne Slot's side is needed in the second half if they are to avoid a second Premier League defeat of the season.