Southampton stunned Liverpool at Anfield

Liverpool’s fairy run came to an end as Southampton secured a 1-0 win at Anfield.
The Reds lacked the creative spark of Philippe Coutinho who was injured earlier in the week. Southampton stunned Anfield when taking the lead on 53 minutes.
Dejan Lovren showed tremendous strength to shake off his marker and power a header on goal from a corner. Steven Gerrard attempted to keep the ball out, but he could only divert it into the roof of the net.

Saints could have doubled their lead moments later, but Simon Mignolet produced a superb save to keep out Osvaldo’s drive. With no Coutinho and Luis Suarez, Gerrard is the focal point for Liverpool and he went close to a leveller, but Artur Boruc kept out his free kick. Southampton should have put the game safe, but Mignolet showed exactly why Reds boss Brendan Rodgers brought him to the club in the summer with a brilliant triple save to deny the visitors a second goal.
Raheem Sterling had a late chance to snatch a point, but his touch let him down when in on goal.

Stats 
Shots: Liverpool 10-12 Southampton 
Corners: Liverpool 6-6 Southampton 
Possession : Liverpool 55.3-44.7 Southampton 
Passes Completed:Liverpool 360-268 Southampton 
Fouls Committed:Liverpool 6-9 Southampton