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Liverpool

Liverpool remain without injured pair Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley, limiting Arne Slot's options for rotation ahead of next week's Champions League second leg welcome of PSG.
However, Kostas Tsimikas may start in place of Andy Robertson at left-back, while Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and Darwin Nunez could come into the XI in place of Luis Diaz, Dominik Szoboszlai and Diogo Jota.
Cody Gakpo missed the midweek win in Paris and will be assessed.
Southampton

James Bree, Kyle Walker-Peters and Adam Lallana are all expected to be passed fit to feature at Anfield on Saturday.
However, Ryan Fraser, Ross Stewart and Juan Larios all sit out Saturday's game at Liverpool.
Lesley Ugochukwu missed the 4-0 defeat at Chelsea due to loan regulations but should return to the side here.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+8'

Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.
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Booking. Paul Onuachu (Southampton) receives a caution from the referee.
90+3'

Luis Diaz (Liverpool) strikes the ball towards goal, but it fails to reach the target after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
90+1'

Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) once again attempts to send a defence-splitting pass, but the opposition's defence is alert and intercepts the ball.
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7 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
89'

Substitution. Trent Alexander-Arnold is replaced by Jarell Quansah (Liverpool).
88'

Goal! Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) puts the ball into the top right corner past the outstretched arm of Aaron Ramsdale.
87'

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) is going to take the penalty!
87'

The Liverpool players are happy as the referee awards a PENALTY after the VAR review!
86'

Play continues despite the shouts by some Liverpool players for a penalty. Wait! Referee Lewis Smith interrupts the game right now and he will review that decision using VAR! Let's see what happens.
86'

Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton) appears to handle the ball in the box, but the ref turns down the penalty appeals and waves play on!
84'

Ivan Juric decides to make a substitution. Lesley Ugochukwu will be replaced by Paul Onuachu (Southampton).
83'

We are about to witness a subsitution. Joe Aribo (Southampton) for Ryan Manning.
83'

Diogo Jota (Liverpool) thinks that he is fouled by his opponent, but the referee deems him to be the one who commits a foul and awards a free kick to the other team.
81'

Today's match ends for Ryan Gravenberch who will be replaced by Wataru Endo (Liverpool).
81'

Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) receives a pass from Mohamed Salah and goes for goal from long range, but he completely misdirects the shot and it goes well wide of the left post.
77'

Cameron Archer (Southampton) makes a strong challenge and Lewis Smith blows for a foul.
74'

Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a precise pass. He pulls the trigger but only hits one of the opposition, who gets in the way of his effort.
73'

Liverpool quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
71'

Here is a change. William Smallbone is going off and Ivan Juric gives the last tactical orders to Adam Lallana (Southampton).
71'

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) receives a cross in the box and attempts to shoot, but mishits the ball and misses the goal.
70'

Cameron Archer (Southampton) latches onto the ball after a scramble in the box, but his placed effort towards the right side of the goal is far too weak and Alisson makes a simple save.
68'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Darwin Nunez departs the field of play to be replaced by Diogo Jota (Liverpool).
65'

An accurate cross picks out Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) in the centre of the box, but his header floats harmlessly high over the bar.
64'

Ivan Juric has decided to make a change. Cameron Archer (Southampton) replaces Albert Gronbaek.
64'

It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Tyler Dibling as he is replaced by Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton).
60'

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) attempts to surprise the keeper with a nice shot, but it lacks more accuracy and goes way wide of the left post.
59'

The percentage of ball possession is – 73:27.
55'

Goal! Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Aaron Ramsdale into left side of the goal.
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Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
53'

Lewis Smith blows his whistle after William Smallbone (Southampton) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball. That is a penalty kick for Liverpool.
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Goal! Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) finishes from close range with an easy finish and he makes it 1:1. He was ably assisted there by Luis Diaz.
50'

Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) sends the corner into the box, but Aaron Ramsdale intercepts it and averts the threat.
49'

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) unleashes a missile of a shot towards goal, but his good effort is blocked by one of the defenders.
48'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Liverpool comes to nothing.
47'

Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) has a great chance inside the six-yard box, shoots low to the middle of the goal, but Aaron Ramsdale pulls off an exquisite save to deny him.
47'

None of the Liverpool players could reach the corner kick as the ball was overhit and goes out of play.
46'

Johnny Heitinga makes a half-time substitution. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) comes on in place of Dominik Szoboszlai.
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The teams are back out for the second half and here is a change on the pitch. Johnny Heitinga gives a chance to Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) and Curtis Jones is off.
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It is time for a substitution. Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) is on for Konstantinos Tsimikas.
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The game restarts for the second half.
45+7'

The end of the first half.
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Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) is unable to feed an accurate cross into the box.
45+4'

Referee Lewis Smith is going to consult VAR for a possible red card infringement after that scuffle between the two teams, as it’s not immediately clear who the culprit was.
45+3'

Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) takes out his opponent with a nasty challenge and is relieved when the referee only gives him a booking.
45+1'

Goal! William Smallbone (Southampton) pounced on a loose ball inside the box and beats the goalkeeper with a shot into the bottom left corner. He makes it 0:1.
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The fourth official shows 5 min. of added time.
43'

Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area.
40'

Luis Diaz (Liverpool) has an effort from the edge of the area, but he skies the ball over the top.
38'

Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
35'

Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
33'

The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Mohamed Salah (Liverpool).
32'

William Smallbone (Southampton) takes the corner which is cleared.
31'

Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) has tested the patience of referee Lewis Smith and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
30'

Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) picks up a pass and unleashes a low shot towards goal, but he can't generate enough power to trouble Aaron Ramsdale.
26'

Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) bursts inside the box, beats two defenders and produces a strike from the penalty spot. The shot has power, but lacks precision and the goalkeeper stops it easily. The scoreline remains the same.
24'

William Smallbone (Southampton) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.
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The ball is cleared after Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
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William Smallbone (Southampton) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
20'

Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) peeled away from his marker and got on the end of the corner, but his fine header directed towards the goal is brilliantly saved by the goalkeeper.
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Corner kick. William Smallbone (Southampton) is ready to send the ball into the box.
19'

Jan Bednarek looks very unsteady on his feet after that head injury. Safety first, so he’s coming off and Ivan Juric has decided that Armel Bella-Kotchap (Southampton) is the man to take his place.
15'

Jan Bednarek (Southampton) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
15'

The game is interrupted now, Ryan Manning (Southampton) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
11'

The corner kick from Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) is headed out of the penalty area by one of the defenders.
10'

Luis Diaz (Liverpool) produces a poor pass. He attempts to get the ball into the box but it's hacked away.
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The defence just can't clear the ball and a rebound eventually falls to Curtis Jones (Liverpool) deep inside the box, but his well-hit shot flies just wide of the left post.
5'

Luis Diaz (Liverpool) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
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Luis Diaz (Liverpool) receives a clever long through ball and finds himself in a promising position inside the box, but the defence is alert to the danger and clears.
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The first half has just begun.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Liverpool will have the kick-off.

Lewis Smith got the nomination for today's game and will try his best to be a fair judge and not make any mistakes.

Welcome to our live text commentary, ladies and gentlemen! The starting lineups will be announced very soon, so just sit back and get ready to enjoy the action.