Liverpool vs Southampton: Jurgen Klopp must overcome difficult Saints test to earn first win at Anfield

A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at Anfield

Liverpool's Jordan Henderson pursues Southampton's Ryan Bertrand in last season's fixture at Anfield (Getty Images)

It’s a big game for…

Philippe Coutinho: Liverpool struggled to break down Rubin Kazan on Thursday night despite their opponents going down to 10 men. After a goalless draw in Jurgen Klopp’s first game in charge, the Brazilian will be vital in creating chances against Southampton.

Best stat…

13

Don’t put a draw down on your accumulator – it’s 13 matches since these two sides last left this fixture with a point apiece. That was back in January 2002 when they battled out a 1-1 draw.

Remember when…

Full-back Nathaniel Clyne capped off a brilliant Saints move early last season when he fired home to equalise at Anfield. The England man will be in the opposite dressing room for the fixture this time around.

Player to watch…

Virgil van Dijk: Southampton’s new centre-back has started well on the south coast and scored in the side’s last match – a 2-2 draw with Leicester City. The Dutchman looks to be forming quite a partnership at the back with skipper Jose Fonte.

Past three-meetings…

Southampton 0 Liverpool 2 (Coutinho, Sterling)
Premier League, February 2015

Liverpool 2 (Sterling, Sturridge) Southampton 1 (Clyne)
Premier League, August 2014

Southampton 0 Liverpool 3 (Suarez, Sterling, Gerrard)
Premier League, March 2014

Form guide…

Liverpool: WWDDDD

Southampton: DLDWWD

Vital information…

Kick-off: 4:15pm, Sunday 25 October

TV: Live on Sky Sports 1 from 4:00pm, highlights on Match of the Day 2 from 10:00pm