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Southampton vs Liverpool prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out?

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Southampton and Liverpool are both looking to start 2021 with a win in the Premier League tonight.

Both teams ended 2020 with goalless draws against West Ham and Newcastle respectively.

Jurgen Klopp’s side can move clear at the top of the Premier League with a win as they sit above Manchester United on goal difference.

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Liverpool have opened the New Year with a defeat just twice in the last 31 years, and they will feel confident after winning each of their last six league games against Southampton.

Here’s everything you need to know about the match:

When is it?

The fixture will kick-off at 8pm GMT at St Mary’s Stadium.

How can I watch it?

The match will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage from 7pm GMT. Subscribers can also stream the game live on the Sky Sports website and SkyGo app.

Official line-ups

Southampton: Forster, Walker-Peters, Stephens, Bednarek, Bertrand, Diallo, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Djenepo, Ings, Walcott

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Henderson, Fabinho, Robertson, Thiago, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Wijnaldum, Salah, Firmino, Mane

Odds

Southampton: 4/1

Draw: 16/5

Liverpool: 8/13

Prediction

Southampton are a dangerous outfit, proving that they can step up and threaten teams. Liverpool will be wary though, and with Thiago finding form and Manchester United applying pressure, I think the Reds will find a way to win their first Premier League game of 2021. Southampton 0-2 Liverpool.

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