Sun Nov 24 14:53:18 UTC 2024: ## Liverpool Favored to Continue Winning Streak Against Struggling Southampton

**Southampton, England –** League-leading Liverpool travels to St. Mary’s Stadium on Sunday to face a struggling Southampton side in a Premier League clash. Liverpool, under manager Arne Slot, has enjoyed a stellar start to the season, winning all but two matches and improving player performance without significant new signings. However, they face a busy week, with upcoming Champions League and Premier League clashes against Real Madrid and Manchester City, respectively.

Southampton, on the other hand, sits at the bottom of the table with only four points from nine matches. Their recent 2-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers highlights their struggles. The Saints will be without key players including goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and centre-back Jan Bednarek due to injuries. Alex McCarthy, briefly linked with Liverpool earlier this year, is expected to start in goal.

Liverpool also has injury concerns. Trent Alexander-Arnold remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, joining Alisson, Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa, and Harvey Elliott on the sidelines. However, Virgil van Dijk is fit after recovering from an international break injury.

The match is expected to be a one-sided affair, with Liverpool’s potent attack, featuring Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Luis Diaz, likely to exploit Southampton’s weak defense. While Southampton’s passing style could present some challenges, a Liverpool victory is widely predicted.

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