Liverpool manager Arne Slot says a lack of energy from his players during a "poor" first-half performance forced him to make half-time changes during their 3-1 victory against Southampton.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot decided to make a triple sub at half time with the Reds 1-0 down to bottom club Southampton and he got it spot on. They won 3-1 thanks to Darwin Nunez and two penalty kicks from Mohamed Salah.

Arne Slot suggested he regrets not starting Harvey Elliott in the win over Southampton after criticising his side’s low energy levels despite the victory.Liverpool found themselves a goal down at

It is around 230 miles from Southampton to Liverpool, and fair play to any Saints fans who make the trip - they are absolute die-hards because they are not getting anything at Anfield. I would be saving my petrol money, because they know they are getting beaten, same as they know they are getting relegated this season.

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Liverpool have opened a 16-point gap at the top of the Premier League, following a 3-1 win over Southampton on Saturday. The Reds came into the home fixture looking to extend their lead at the summit,