A repeat of the 6-1 victory that Liverpool enjoyed at St Mary’s in the Capital One Cup in December would be welcome for Jürgen Klopp’s team, who remain within striking distance of the top four. But Southampton have tightened up since then and, with Graziano Pellè back on the goal trail and Sadio Mané having had his red card rescinded, they have the firepower to pursue their own European ambitions. All is set for a high-stakes, high-quality duel. Paul Doyle
Kick-off Sunday 1.30pm
Venue St Mary’s
Last season Southampton 0 Liverpool 2
Referee Roger East
This season G19, Y53, R0, 2.79 cards per game
Odds H 17-10 A 12-5 D 2-1
Southampton
Subs from K Davis, Stekelenburg, Gardos, Yoshida, Targett, Wanyama, Ward-Prowse, Mané, Juanmi, Reed
Doubtful None
Injured Rodriguez (ankle, 26 Mar), Austin (hamstring, Apr), Gardos (knee, Apr)
Suspended None
Form WWLLDW
Discipline Y50 R6
Leading scorer Pellè 8
Liverpool
Subs from Ward, Sturridge, Benteke, Moreno, Skrtel, Caulker, Touré, Allen, Ojo, Smith, Ibe, Brannagan, Teixeira, Randall, Chirivella
Doubtful Henderson (illness), Moreno (hamstring)
Injured Lucas (thigh, Apr), Rossiter (hamstring, Apr), Stewart (ankle, Apr), Gomez (knee, May)
Suspended Milner (one match)
Form WLDWWW
Discipline Y48 R2
Leading scorer Firmino 8
