FT Liverpool 4 - 0
Southampton
Commentary:
90+5' Liverpool with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Southampton: 38%.
90+5' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Today's attendance is 53291.
90+4' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' A shot by Roberto Firmino is blocked.
90+4' Mohamed Salah of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
90+3' Goal kick for Liverpool.
90+3' Sofiane Boufal from Southampton crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
90+3' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Sofiane Boufal from Southampton directs a ball squarely in the box, but Alisson Becker runs out to collect the ball
90+2' Southampton is having a good opportunity to score.
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool trips Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Roberto Firmino provided the assist for the goal.
90' G O O O A A A L - Mohamed Salah with the goal!90' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box.
90' Could be a good chance here as Mohamed Salah from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90' Liverpool start a counter attack.
90' Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Southampton: 37%.
89' After a tactical foul, Jack Stephens sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
89' Jack Stephens from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Roberto Firmino
89' Liverpool start a counter attack.
89' Obstruction as Trent Alexander-Arnold cuts off the run of Sofiane Boufal. A free-kick is awarded.
88' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' A player from Liverpool takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
88' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
88' Jordan Henderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Adam Lallana in a tactical substitution.
87' Oriol Romeu is penalised for pushing Naby Keita.
87' Goal kick for Southampton.
86' How did he miss that? Takumi Minamino has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
86' Mohamed Salah of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
86' Liverpool start a counter attack.
85' Takumi Minamino from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down James Ward-Prowse
85' Goal kick for Liverpool.
85' Sofiane Boufal from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
85' Southampton is having a good opportunity to score.
85' Ball possession: Liverpool: 66%, Southampton: 34%.
84' Goal kick for Liverpool.
84' Che Adams from Southampton makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
83' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
82' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Moussa Djenepo is leaving the field to be replaced by Sofiane Boufal in a tactical substitution.
82' Moussa Djenepo is penalised for pushing Trent Alexander-Arnold.
81' Georginio Wijnaldum is leaving the field to be replaced by Takumi Minamino in a tactical substitution.
81' Che Adams from Southampton is ruled offside.
81' Could be a good chance here as Moussa Djenepo from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
81' Southampton is having a good opportunity to score.
80' Goal kick for Liverpool.
80' Ball possession: Liverpool: 65%, Southampton: 35%.
80' Goal kick for Southampton.
79' Fabinho fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
78' Alex McCarthy saved a certain goal there! Roberto Firmino found himself in a great scoring position but Alex McCarthy denied him with a great save
78' Naby Keita carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
78' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
77' A shot by Che Adams is blocked.
77' Nathan Redmond of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
77' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
76' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Goal kick for Liverpool.
75' A chance presents itself to Michael Obafemi from Southampton but his header goes wide
75' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
75' Alisson Becker clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
75' Southampton is having a good opportunity to score.
75' Ball possession: Liverpool: 66%, Southampton: 34%.
74' Oriol Romeu is penalised for pushing Jordan Henderson.
73' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is leaving the field to be replaced by Naby Keita in a tactical substitution.
72' Jordan Henderson provided the assist for the goal.
72' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Mohamed Salah from Liverpool.72' CHANCE! Mohamed Salah finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
72' Could be a good chance here as Jordan Henderson from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
71' Goal kick for Liverpool.
71' Oriol Romeu from Southampton fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
71' Joseph Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
70' Ball possession: Liverpool: 66%, Southampton: 34%.
70' Jordan Henderson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
70' Southampton is trying to create something here.
70' Goal kick for Liverpool.
70' Danny Ings is leaving the field to be replaced by Che Adams in a tactical substitution.
70' Shane Long is leaving the field to be replaced by Michael Obafemi in a tactical substitution.
69' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
69' Danny Ings of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
69' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Shane Long is penalised for pushing Fabinho.
68' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
67' Goal kick for Liverpool.
66' Nathan Redmond from Southampton crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
66' Danny Ings from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
66' Southampton is having a good opportunity to score.
66' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
65' Ball possession: Liverpool: 66%, Southampton: 34%.
65' After a tactical foul, James Ward-Prowse sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
65' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
65' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65' Liverpool start a counter attack.
64' Joseph Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
64' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg sees his shot deflected off target
64' Some neat football here as Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg from Southampton plays a 1-2 with Danny Ings.
63' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Shane Long from Southampton crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
62' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Roberto Firmino provided the assist for the goal.
60' G O O O A A A L - Jordan Henderson with the goal!60' Roberto Firmino of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
60' Trent Alexander-Arnold sends a long ball upfield.
60' Ball possession: Liverpool: 68%, Southampton: 32%.
59' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool is ruled offside.
59' Could be a good chance here as Mohamed Salah from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
59' Goal kick for Liverpool.
59' Nathan Redmond from Southampton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it eventually comes to nothing.
59' Georginio Wijnaldum relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
58' Danny Ings sees his shot deflected off target
58' Shane Long of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
58' The referee signals a free kick as Fabinho from Liverpool trips Moussa Djenepo
58' Jack Stephens relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
57' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Jordan Henderson is penalised for pushing Oriol Romeu.
56' Goal kick for Liverpool.
55' Ball possession: Liverpool: 69%, Southampton: 31%.
54' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool is ruled offside.
54' Could be a good chance here as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
54' Liverpool start a counter attack.
54' Great vision by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
54' Southampton is having a good opportunity to score.
54' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
52' Dangerous challenge by Shane Long from Southampton. Virgil van Dijk on the receiving end of that.
52' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' The referee signals a free kick as Shane Long from Southampton trips Fabinho
51' Danny Ings from Southampton is ruled offside.
51' A shot by Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg is blocked.
51' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
51' Moussa Djenepo from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
51' Nathan Redmond from Southampton fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
51' Moussa Djenepo of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
51' Southampton is having a good opportunity to score.
50' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Safe hands from Alex McCarthy as he comes out and claims the ball
50' Mohamed Salah puts in a cross...
50' Ball possession: Liverpool: 69%, Southampton: 31%.
49' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Roberto Firmino provided the assist for the goal.
47' G O O O A A A L - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain with the goal!47' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
47' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
47' Liverpool start a counter attack.
47' Great skill from Danny Ings as he dribbles past his opponents
47' Southampton start a counter attack.
46' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Liverpool: 69%, Southampton: 31%.
45+2' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Danny Ings from Southampton heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
45' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
45' Alisson Becker saved a certain goal there! Danny Ings found himself in a great scoring position but Alisson Becker denied him with a great save
45' Joseph Gomez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
45' Ball possession: Liverpool: 71%, Southampton: 29%.
44' Goal kick for Liverpool.
44' Nathan Redmond goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
44' Danny Ings from Southampton heads the ball to a team mate.
44' Ryan Bertrand puts in a cross...
43' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Good effort by Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
43' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
42' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Good effort by Shane Long as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
41' Poor play by Joseph Gomez as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
41' Shane Long from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Southampton is in control of the ball.
40' Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Danny Ings has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
40' Southampton is having a good opportunity to score.
40' Ball possession: Liverpool: 69%, Southampton: 31%.
39' Trent Alexander-Arnold is penalised for pushing Ryan Bertrand.
39' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
39' Ryan Bertrand relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
38' Trent Alexander-Arnold takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
37' The referee signals a free kick as Oriol Romeu from Southampton trips Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
36' Shane Long hand-balls.
36' Ryan Bertrand puts in a cross...
36' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
35' Nathan Redmond sees his shot deflected off target
35' Southampton is trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Liverpool: 71%, Southampton: 29%.
34' Goal kick for Liverpool.
34' Moussa Djenepo from Southampton heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
34' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
33' Andrew Robertson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
33' Southampton is having a good opportunity to score.
33' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Trent Alexander-Arnold relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
32' Virgil van Dijk clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
32' Nathan Redmond from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Liverpool!
31' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
31' Alex McCarthy from Southampton makes a great save.
31' Alex McCarthy saved a certain goal there! Roberto Firmino found himself in a great scoring position but Alex McCarthy denied him with a great save
31' Alex McCarthy saved a certain goal there! Virgil van Dijk found himself in a great scoring position but Alex McCarthy denied him with a great save
31' Mohamed Salah puts in a cross...
30' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
30' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's shot takes a wicked deflection but the goalkeeper just reaches it and saves for a corner. Close save!
30' Jordan Henderson of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
30' Ball possession: Liverpool: 71%, Southampton: 29%.
29' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Jack Stephens relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
29' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Moussa Djenepo from Southampton is ruled offside.
28' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg from Southampton takes a short corner kick from the left.
27' It's a good hit from long range by Moussa Djenepo who forces a save from Alisson Becker. Corner kick.
27' Southampton is trying to create something here.
27' Fabinho from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
27' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
26' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
26' Good effort by Georginio Wijnaldum as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
26' Fabinho of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
25' The referee signals a free kick as Shane Long from Southampton trips Andrew Robertson
25' Ball possession: Liverpool: 69%, Southampton: 31%.
25' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Mohamed Salah puts in a cross...
25' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
24' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
24' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
24' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
23' A shot by Jordan Henderson is blocked.
23' Liverpool start a counter attack.
23' Great defending by Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool to prevent his team conceding a goal.
23' Danny Ings from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
23' Southampton is having a good opportunity to score.
23' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Shane Long is penalised for pushing Virgil van Dijk.
22' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Danny Ings
21' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Shane Long relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Poor play by Danny Ings as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
21' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
21' Danny Ings clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
21' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
20' Mohamed Salah sees his shot deflected off target
20' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
20' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
20' Ball possession: Liverpool: 68%, Southampton: 32%.
19' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
18' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
18' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Goal kick for Southampton.
17' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
17' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Goal kick for Liverpool.
15' A chance presents itself to Shane Long from Southampton but his header goes wide
15' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
15' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Henderson from Liverpool trips Moussa Djenepo
15' Ball possession: Liverpool: 65%, Southampton: 35%.
15' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
13' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
12' Safe hands from Alex McCarthy as he comes out and claims the ball
12' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
12' Poor play by Jan Bednarek as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
12' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
11' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
11' Jan Bednarek clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
11' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
11' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
10' Nathan Redmond from Southampton chips the ball into the penalty box.
10' Southampton is trying to create something here.
10' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Ball possession: Liverpool: 61%, Southampton: 39%.
9' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
9' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
8' James Ward-Prowse relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Trent Alexander-Arnold swings in a cross from the free kick.
7' Dangerous challenge by Jan Bednarek from Southampton. Jordan Henderson on the receiving end of that.
7' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Goal kick for Southampton.
6' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
5' The ref blows his whistle. Moussa Djenepo charged Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from behind and it's a free-kick
5' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
5' Shane Long from Southampton is ruled offside.
5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 49%, Southampton: 51%.
4' Southampton is in control of the ball.
4' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Moussa Djenepo from Southampton is ruled offside.
3' Jack Stephens sends a long ball upfield.
3' Jordan Henderson hand-balls.
2' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
2' Oriol Romeu puts in a cross...
2' Virgil van Dijk could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
1' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
1' Danny Ings hand-balls.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Southampton kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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