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Liverpool vs Southampton live stream details, channel and kick-off
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Liverpool have a top three finish in their sights.
Ensuring Champions League football next season is now in their own hands after a week where none of their rivals won.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are three points ahead of fourth placed Manchester City.
Although the Reds have played a game more than City, they have a slightly better goal difference.
Southampton manager Claude Puel has come under pressure in recent weeks.
The Saints currently sit in ninth position but also face Arsenal and Manchester United before the season ends.
Puel said this week he expects to remain as Southampton manager next season.
But the Frenchman could still lose his job if results do not improve.
Here is all the key info ahead of Sunday’s clash.
Kick off is at 1:30pm on Sunday 7th May.
It will be live on Sky Sports 1 from Anfield.
Sky Sports customers can watch the game on all eligible devices, including PC/Desktop/MAC, NOW TV box, iPhone, iPad, Android phone or Android tablet.
Failing that, you can follow all of the action on our Mirror Football live blog.
Philippe Coutinho limped off with a thigh injury just 10 minutes into Liverpool’s game at Watford on Monday.
But the Brazilian playmaker is in line to make an immediate return to the squad for Sunday’s encounter.
Adam Lallana could make a first start for over a month.
The Reds will definitely be without Sadio Mane, Danny Ings and captain Jordan Henderson who all continue to recover from long-term injuries.
Charlie Austin has a slight chance of featuring for the first time since early December.
The striker has been out due to a dislocated shoulder, but any appearance is likely to come from the bench.
Adam Lallana’s return to the starting 11 could give the Reds an added boost ahead of their end of season run-in.
The England midfielder will be looking to add to his seven goals and seven assists from 28 league appearances.
Nathan Redmond has been a top performer for the Saints this season, leading to a first senior England cap earlier this season.
He has also attracted admirers across the Premier League.
The likes of Manolo Gabbiadini will rely on his service from wide areas on Sunday.
Finishing in a Champions League spot next season in your team’s own hands.
Southampton have only won two of their last eight Premier League games.
Southampton defeated Liverpool over two legs in the EFL Cup semi final earlier this year. The Saints triumphed 1-0 in each game.
Klopp’s side have failed to score in three meetings against the Saints this season.
You have to go back to December 2015 for the last time that Liverpool beat Southampton. It finished 6-1 in the League Cup.
Liverpool (WLWWDW) come into the game off the back of a narrow 1-0 away victory over Watford on Monday night.
Emre Can’s stunning scorpion kick goal was the difference between the two sides.
Southampton (DLLWWD) drew 0-0 at home to relegation threatened Hull City last weekend.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: “There is positive pressure. We can go for something.
“We know about the quality of the opponent. I like watching Southampton.
“Our plan for Sunday is to use Anfield. For some it’s a nervy situation, but we need to be brave, enjoy the game and use the crowd.”
Southampton manager Claude Puel: “There has been of lot of disappointment after many games, but it’s important for us to finish strongly now.
“We’re ninth in the table with all these games, all these injuries, so its okay in the project.
“We can do better and we want to retain strong ambition because we are competitors."
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