Top meets bottom at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, as Premier League frontrunners Liverpool welcome struggling Southampton in a clash that appears lopsided on paper.
The Reds boast the league’s best goal difference by a wide margin of 14 and have suffered just one defeat all season. A victory over Saints would extend their lead over second-placed Arsenal to 16 points—at least temporarily—putting them in a commanding position in the title race.
Meanwhile, Southampton find themselves on the brink of a historically dismal campaign. With a record of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 22 losses, they sit rock bottom, 13 points adrift of safety with just 11 matches remaining.
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However, they may take some confidence from their 3-2 defeat to Liverpool at St. Mary’s earlier in the season. In that clash, it took a late Mohamed Salah penalty to secure all three points for Arne Slot’s side.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Liverpool vs. Southampton live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Peacock
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on Peacock.
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What time does Liverpool vs. Southampton kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Anfield in Liverpool, England and kicks off on Saturday, March 8 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Mar. 8 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Mar. 8 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Mar. 8 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Mar. 8 | 7:00 a.m. |
Liverpool vs. Southampton lineups, team news
The likes of Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, and Mohamed Salah could potentially see the bench if Slot deems them too valuable to the European fight to risk in a league game against a relegation-threatened opponent.
Currently sidelined by injury are Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez. Cody Gakpo continues to work his way back from an ankle injury that has left him unavailable for longer than expected, and he could be in line for minutes off the bench if Slot hopes to have him fully fit for Tuesday’s big European match.
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz — Nunez
Injured: Bradley (muscle), Gomez (hamstring), Gakpo (ankle, doubt)
Suspended: None
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Kyle Walker-Peters was withdrawn early from the loss to Chelsea last weekend but is reportedly fit and ready to go. Yet the same cannot be said of James Bree, who was yanked at halftime and will miss time with a hamstring problem.
Southampton are hoping to have Adam Lallana and Jan Bednarek back fit, but they will be without Ryan Fraser who missed all of February with a calf issue.
Southampton predicted lineup (3-4-3, right to left): Ramsdale (GK) — Bree, Bella-Kotchap, Aribo — Sugawara, Downes, Smallbone, Walker-Peters — Fernandes, Onuachu, Sulemana
Injured: Bree (hamstring), Fraser (calf), Walker-Peters (knock, doubt), Lallana (hamstring, doubt), Bednarek (fatigue, doubt)
Suspended: None
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, March 08
- Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City (7:30 a.m.)
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Ipswich Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Southampton (10:00 a.m.)
- Brentford vs. Aston Villa (12:30 p.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Everton (3:00 p.m.)
Sunday, March 09
- Chelsea vs. Leicester City (10:00 a.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. AFC Bournemouth (10:00 a.m.)
- Manchester United vs. Arsenal (12:30 p.m.)
Monday, March 10
- Newcastle United vs. West Ham United (4:00 pm)
