Arne Slot says Liverpool need to treat Southampton game like a final

“I have to convince my players we play three finals and I am hoping that I influence our fans so they understand how important they are going to be."

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his side need to take Southampton seriously (Adam Davy/PA)

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has urged players and fans to treat the visit of Southampton like a final and not be distracted by their Champions League exploits against Paris St Germain.

The leaders could go 16 points clear with Arsenal not playing Manchester United until Sunday but a game against one of the worst teams of the Premier League era is not one to get the pulses racing.