Liverpool entertain Southampton on Sunday with the Reds still requiring some points to guarantee a Champions League spot.
Liverpool earned a vital 1-0 victory over Watford on Monday night as they seized upon rivals dropped points.
A stunning Emre Can goal before half-time was the difference to help Liverpool cement third spot.
Southampton were held to a goalless draw at home by Hull City last time out.
A late Dusan Tadic penalty was saved by Eldin Jakupovic as they missed the chance to close in on West Brom in eighth.
Enhanced match odds
Liverpool to beat Southampton: 6/1 with Betfair*
Liverpool to beat Southampton: 6/1 with Paddy Power*
Premier League form: Liverpool W3 D1 L1; Southampton W2 D1 L2
Premier League top scorers
Liverpool – Sadio Mane 13 goals
Southampton – Charlie Austin & Nathan Redmond 6 goals
Match history
The fixture last year was Jurgen Klopp’s first game at Anfield, with Sadio Mane, who has since joined the Reds, equalising for Southampton!
The pair have already met three times this season and Southampton are yet to concede, beating Liverpool in the Semi-Finals of the Capital One Cup.
Last five Premier League meetings
Southampton 0 Liverpool 0 – 19/11/16
Southampton 3 Liverpool 2 – 20/03/16
Liverpool 1 Southampton 1 – 25/10/15
Southampton 0 Liverpool 2 – 22/02/15
Liverpool 2 Southampton 1 – 17/08/14
Under 2.5 goals – 13/10 with Betfair
Team news
Adam Lallana is set to make his first start since recovering from injury, especially with Philippe Coutinho a big doubt.
The Reds are likely to start with Daniel Sturridge here, with Divock Origi dropping out of the team.
James Ward-Prowse is expected to return to the starting XI here after missing out versus Hull City.
Charlie Austin is closing in on a return but is unlikely to feature on Sunday.
Expected starting XI’s
Liverpool (4-3-3): Mignolet; Clyne, Lovren, Matip, Milner; Wijnaldum, Lucas, Can; Lallana, Sturridge, Firmino
Southampton (4-3-3): Forster; Cedric, Stephens, Yoshida, Bertrand; Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Davis; Tadic, Gabbiadini, Redmond
Predictions
Result: Liverpool (6/1 with Paddy Power)*
Correct Score: 1-0 (8/1 with Bet 365)
Anytime Goalscorer: Daniel Sturridge (6/4 with Coral)
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