Liverpool 2-1 Southampton Highlights

Published August 17, 2014 · Updated August 18, 2014

Daniel Sturridge’s late goal ensured Liverpool opened their Premier League campaign with a hard-earned win over Southampton at Anfield.

Raheem Sterling had given the Reds, runners-up last term, the lead at Anfield with a composed finish after Jordan Henderson’s threaded pass.

But Nathaniel Clyne equalised with a stunning finish following a neat one-two with debutant Dusan Tadic.

Sturridge struck from close range after Sterling headed the ball into his path.

Watch English Prermier League match, Liverpool Vs Southampton highlights here.

Venue: Anfield
Date: Sunday, 17 August, 2014
Kick off: 13:30 GMT.

Highlights

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Head-to-head

Southampton’s 1-0 win at Liverpool last season means they have won two of their last four games at Anfield (W2, L2).

They have never before won back-to-back league games away to the Reds.

Liverpool

Last year’s 1-0 win against Stoke was the first time in five seasons that Liverpool have won their opening league match (D2, L2).

The Reds scored more Premier League goals from counter-attacks (nine) than any other side last season.

The goals scored by Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge earned his side 20 points in 2013-14 – more than any other player in the top flight.

The Reds made fewer substitutions (89) than any other Premier League team in 2013-14.

Southampton

Saints’ 1-0 victory against West Brom 12 months ago was the first time they had begun a Premier League season with a victory since 1999.

Summer signing Dusan Tadic created 133 goalscoring chances for FC Twente last season – that is 46 more than any other player in the Dutch top flight.

They kept 15 clean sheets in last season’s Premier League – only Chelsea (18), Arsenal (17) and Manchester City (16) managed more.