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Southampton vs. Liverpool: Premier League – Opposition Threats

By Joe Mcindoe

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on March 31, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on March 31, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Andy Robertson of Liverpool is challenged by Nathan Redmond of Southampton during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Southampton FC at Anfield on September 22, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Andy Robertson of Liverpool is challenged by Nathan Redmond of Southampton during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Southampton FC at Anfield on September 22, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /

Southampton face a stern test as they welcome title chasing Liverpool to St Mary’s.

The last time these two sides met the Reds cruised to a 3-0 victory over a sedate Mark Hughes side. Goals from Joël Matip, Mohamed Salah, and an own goal from Wesley Hoedt were enough to seal all three points for Jürgen Klopp’s men.

The hosts have improved a lot under the invigorating stewardship of Ralph Hasenhüttl, but even so to end Friday night with a positive result is going to be a tough ask.

We examine the three opposition threats most likely to derail Southampton’s route to victory.