Liverpool were once again disappointing on the road as they succumbed to a defeat at St Mary’s at the hands of Southampton last night.
The Reds were behind in the opening exchanges after a nothing free-kick saw former Kop favourite Danny Ings lob the ball over Alisson after an out-of-sorts Trent Alexander-Arnold failed to clear his lines.
After a first half in which Jurgen Klopp’s side looked devoid of ideas and any intensity to get back into proceedings, the second half did bring about an improvement. However, Southampton were resilient and restricted Klopp’s side at every turn – the Reds first shot on target remarkably came in the 73rd minute through Sadio Mane.
Despite their efforts, Liverpool were too often found wanting and, when two appeals for penalties went begging, it became apparent it wasn’t going to be the champions’ night.
Regardless of any hardship, this was another poor showing from the Reds as their quest to defend the Premier League title now looks in serious jeopardy.
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