Stupidity collides with sleekness in Liverpool’s tale of two strikers
Alexander Isak gets first Liverpool goal and Hugo Ekitike sees red after winner against Southampton
- Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Southampton at Anfield, continuing their trend of late deciders.
- Record signing Alexander Isak scored his first goal for Liverpool, opening his account for the club.
- Hugo Ekitike netted the winning goal for Liverpool but was subsequently sent off for a second yellow card after removing his shirt in celebration.
- Southampton's Shea Charles scored his first goal for the club, capitalising on a defensive error from Liverpool.
- Liverpool made 11 changes to their starting lineup, with debutants including Giorgi Mamardashvili and Giovanni Leoni, the latter of whom was stretched off injured.