Will Smallbone’s first-half goal, however, would only spur Liverpool into action after a poor first 45 minutes – with the Reds replying with three goals of their own in the second half.





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After his heroic display midweek, Alisson showed he was human against Southampton, with the Brazilian at fault for Will Smallbone’s goal.

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Speaking on Southampton’s opener, Tim Sherwood said: “Sloppy, complacency.

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Alongside Alisson, Van Dijk also proved he was human against Southampton, with the Dutchman also at fault for Smallbone’s goal.

Like many of the Liverpool eleven, Gravenberch massively improved in the second half – dictating the tempo after the Reds took the lead.



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It wasn’t a standout game by any means for Salah, but he still stepped up to the plate when needed, calmly converting both his penalties for Liverpool.

The Uruguayan was very poor in the first half, nearly getting himself sent off.

After a lacklustre first 45 minutes, Diaz would spring into life in the second half, providing the assist for Nunez’s equaliser.