Liverpool continued their title charge with a 3-1 victory over Southampton, overwhelming the visitors with relentless attacking play. Southampton managed to keep things interesting with a goal of their own, but Liverpool’s firepower proved too much in the end. The xG tells the full story—4.3 for Liverpool to just 0.3 for Southampton—as the Reds created chance after chance.

Liverpool in Control, Saints Strike Back

Liverpool fired an astonishing 26 shots compared to just 6 from Southampton, and while it took some time to break through, their persistence paid off.

Will Smallbone gave the Saints hope with a goal in the 46th minute, but Southampton were ultimately outmatched. Darwin Núñez got things rolling in the 51st minute with a well-taken strike. Mohamed Salah, doing Mohamed Salah things, found the net twice (54’, 87’) to seal the points.

Despite Liverpool’s dominance, Southampton will be pleased they at least put up a fight, with Smallbone’s goal standing as one of their few real moments of attacking quality.

Match Momentum: A Reds’ Onslaught

The momentum chart paints a clear picture—Liverpool were on the front foot from start to finish. While Southampton had a brief spell of pressure around Smallbone’s goal, the game was largely played in the Saints’ half.

Liverpool’s pressure kept building, and by the time Salah added his second in the 87th minute, the result was never in doubt.

Shot Analysis: Wasteful or Relentless?

Liverpool absolutely peppered Southampton’s goal, with 26 shots generating an xG of 4.3. They got 7 on target, and if not for some wastefulness and blocks, this could have been an even bigger scoreline.

Southampton, meanwhile, were far more efficient with their limited chances. They registered only 6 shots but still found a goal, proving that even with minimal opportunities, they can be clinical when needed.

Possession Tactics: Liverpool’s Fluid Attack vs. Southampton’s Struggles

Liverpool’s pass map shows how their attack flowed through Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, with Gravenberch and Szoboszlai pulling the strings. Salah and Núñez were the clear focal points, constantly finding space and driving at Southampton’s backline.

For Southampton, the pass map reveals a much more disjointed setup. Their build-up relied heavily on K. Sulemana out wide, while their central play struggled to connect. The lack of meaningful progressive passing made it difficult for them to sustain possession in dangerous areas.

Reds March On

Liverpool’s dominance in attack was expected, but their wastefulness at times could have made this a far more comfortable win. Southampton will take positives from Smallbone’s goal and their brief moments of resistance, but they simply couldn’t handle Liverpool’s intensity.

With the title race mostly in the bag, the Reds are showing no signs of slowing down. Southampton, meanwhile, will need to regroup as they look to secure their survival in the Premier League.