Darwin Nunez escapes red, then masterminds Liverpool comeback against Southampton

Ireland international Will Smallbone had give Southampton a first half lead. Liverpool now have a 16-point lead over Arsenal, though the Gunners have two games in hand.

After Liverpool trailed to Southampton at half-time, Darwin Nunez scored an equaliser and then won a penalty, which Mo Salah converted to give his side the lead. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Premier League: Liverpool 3 Southampton 1

DARWIN Nunez escaped a possible red card to mastermind Liverpool’s come from behind victory against struggling Southampton, a result that kept their march to the Premier League title firmly on course.