Liverpool almost get it! Sub Marko Grujic, who came on a few moments ago, sticks his head on James Milner's teasing cross...but guess who is there? Yep, Fraser Forster. 

Liverpool need time and they have four more minutes to nab a winner...

Now or never for Liverpool.

Ooooh! Dusan Tadic scampers after a hoof forward, Simon Mignolet has a rush of blood to the head and races out to meet the ball.

The Reds keeper wins it before Tadic - but did he handle it outside the box?? I think he did. The officials didn't spot it. Lucky boy.

Emre Can shoots, Liverpool think they should have a corner, Bobby Madley disagrees, Jurgen Klopp goes loco.

That's everything you need to know about that incident.

Liverpool knocking the ball around in the Saints half. The visitors look unruffled.

Final five. Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger will rubbing their hands together in glee somewhere in the bowels of the Emirates.

If Liverpool's attacking play was as slick as Adam Lallana's hair then they would be 8-0 up.

The Reds sub has a pop with a left-foot shot from 25 yards but, again, Fraser Forster is not troubled. Easy save.

Another attack breaks down for Liverpool, Adam Lallana unable to make a great deal of Daniel Sturridge's pass.

Jurgen Klopp looks a tad worried. His hand covering his mouth is a giveaway sign.

Tick tock. Time running out for Liverpool. Into the final 10 minutes.

They are still on course to move back into third place...

Liverpool had better be careful not to leave the back door open. Saints offer a warning sign as they counter quickly, Dusan Tadic picking up a long ball on the left but his pass towards Shane Long is too strong.

James Milner looks to atone for that earlier penalty miss. He drives into the left side of the Saints area, only for Jack Stephens - who has been excellent - to be alert and cut out the cross.

Better. We know from his goal celebrations that Daniel Sturridge can move those hips. He does that with the ball at his feet, jinking into the Saints box. However he has to stretch to shoot before it reaches Maya Yoshida and the effort is again gathered by Fraser Forster.

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"Li-ver-pool, Li-ver-pooool!"

The home fans find their voice - now their side must respond and find a winner.

Who is going to unlock this sturdy Saints defence? Anyone? Phil Coutinho would be a decent bet and the Brazilian has a dig from 25 yards. But his curling effort is scooped up easily by Fraser Forster.

Into the final 15 minutes. Liverpool still huffing and puffing...

Saints have had a shot! Nathan Redmond's eyes light up as a ball bounces nicely into his path on the right side of the Reds box, but the angle is too tight and he hammers high into the Anfield Road stand.

Shrizzle: Southampton most be laughing at us! Selling their guys to us on a premium and making us suffocate!

David Nicholson Hirst: I do think Liverpool have some average players, Klopp has performed miracles getting them near Champion league football 

Less than 20 minutes for Liverpool to find a breakthrough. Remember: if they win all of their final three games they are assured of Champions League football next season. 

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Here come the big guns...

Adam Lallana and Daniel Sturridge come on to the pitch - to great acclaim from the edgy home fans. Off go Divock Origi and Lucas.

Meanwhile, Saints also make another switch. Shane Long, who will run more than an eager cockerspaniel, provides fresh legs as Manolo Gabbiadini goes off.

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