Southampton take a slender advantage into the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final after narrowly beating Liverpool at St Mary’s.
Nathan Redmond scored the decisive goal in a dominant Saints performance to ensure Claude Puel’s side travel to Anfield with something to hold onto.
Liverpool, who decided to start with Loris Karius in goal, had their under fire goalkeeper to thank for keeping the aggregate score within reach, as the German bailed out his teammates on numerous occasions.
Jurgen Klopp’s side welcome Southampton to Merseyside in a fortnight’s time as they attempt to overcome the first leg deficit and reach a Wembley final.