Liverpool entered today's game with a five-point cushion on their closest rivals, Manchester City. The game started well before Southampton gained some footing.

The Reds can increase their lead over struggling Manchester City as the visit bottom side Southampton in the Premier League

Liverpool have a chance to extend their lead atop the Premier League table to eight points on Sunday when they travel to Southampton with hopes of picking up another win. The Reds are still in the midst of a strong start to life under new manager Arne Slot,

Follow live coverage as Southampton face Liverpool today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

SAVED BY MCCARTHY! Liverpool have refound their impetus after that goal. Diaz gets off a fantastic header from a corner. He jumps highest to twist in the air and direct the ball with the back of his head across goal towards the back post. It forces McCarthy into an acrobatic save to turn the ball over the crossbar.

Liverpool returns to Premier League action against Southampton, but Arne Slot's side are still without some of its best players.

Follow live coverage as Southampton face Liverpool today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.