3. Shane Long and Graziano Pelle vs Dejan Lovren and Mamadou Sakho:

With Charlie Austin on the sidelines, Southampton have a lethal partnership in Pelle and Long. Both are a constant threat to the defenses and are Premier League proven. They will be more than a handful for the Red’s defense.

Liverpool have finally found a centre back pairing that matches good understanding with consistent results. After Skrtel’s injury, Lovren and Sakho have upped the ante and are looking like the real deal. Southampton have their work cut out if they want to break the deadlock against these two.