Thiago nets first Liverpool goal to seal victory over Southampton

Ireland striker Michael Obafemi made his first Saints appearance since September in the 2-0 defeat

Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara scores his side's second goal at Anfield. Picture: Phil Noble/PA

LIVERPOOL 2 SOUTHAMPTON 0 

Sadio Mane grabbed a precious opener and Thiago his first for the club in a win that keeps alive Liverpool’s faint hopes of qualifying for the Champions League but, again for Jurgen Klopp’s misfiring strikers, goals were hard to come by.