Can the Reds Extend Their Lead at the Top?
Liverpool return to Premier League action this Saturday as they host Southampton at Anfield. Sitting comfortably at the top of the table with a 13-point lead, Arne Slot and his men will look to maintain their dominance.
However, with a crucial Champions League second-leg clash against PSG looming on Tuesday, the Dutch manager might rotate his squad to keep key players fresh. Southampton, currently rock-bottom of the league, face an uphill battle against a Liverpool side that has already beaten them twice this season.
Liverpool’s Predicted Lineup vs Southampton (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper & Defense
🧤 GK: Alisson – Fresh off a man-of-the-match performance against PSG, the Brazilian will aim for another clean sheet against the Premier League’s lowest scorers.
🛡️ RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – After a shaky performance vs Man City, Trent was solid against PSG. He’ll look to dominate the right flank and create chances.
🛡️ CB: Jarell Quansah – With Konate likely to be rested, Quansah could step in to partner Van Dijk.
🛡️ CB: Virgil van Dijk – Liverpool have kept three consecutive clean sheets, and Van Dijk will be key in securing a fourth.
🛡️ LB: Kostas Tsimikas – With Andy Robertson likely to be rested, Tsimikas is expected to start. The Greek left-back provides solid defensive cover and dangerous deliveries from set pieces.
Midfield
⚽ DM: Wataru Endo – Liverpool’s double pivot has played heavy minutes this season, making this the perfect game to rotate and rest key midfielders.
⚽ DM: Curtis Jones – Szoboszlai’s impressive form has limited Jones’ playing time, but this match provides a great chance for him to shine in a deeper role.
Attack
🔥 RW: Mohamed Salah – After a quiet performance in Paris, Salah will be determined to bounce back. Southampton’s weak defense presents the perfect opportunity.
🔥 AM: Harvey Elliott – Liverpool’s hero in Paris, Elliott could earn his first Premier League start of the season.
🔥 LW: Luis Diaz – Struggled vs PSG, but against Southampton’s leaky defense, he could be one of Liverpool’s main attacking threats.
⚽ ST: Darwin Nunez – Nunez has gone 10 games without scoring, but he’ll be eager to break his drought after assisting against PSG. He also found the net against Southampton in the Carabao Cup, making him a strong contender to start.
Match Prediction & Fan Interaction
Liverpool are heavy favorites to win this match. Can Salah and Nunez lead the charge and secure another dominant home victory? Drop your score predictions and thoughts in the comments below!