And central to the Reds' latest success, their 24th in 25 Premier League matches this term, was Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The England international operated as part of the Reds' front three, in the absence of African Player of the Year Sadio Mane. But he created more openings by winning dangerous free-kicks on the edge of the box, even if Liverpool failed to test Alex McCarthy with any of them. (Image: Julian Finney)OverallOxlade-Chamberlain's goal proved the catalyst for a devastating 25 minutes from Liverpool who, having been frustrated for much of the opening 45 minutes, ripped through Southampton after the break. Oxlade-Chamberlain may not be an out-and-out attacker like Sadio Mane or Origi, but showed he can do a valuable job in Klopp's front three.

Source: Daily Mirror February 01, 2020 18:00 UTC