Curtis Jones is in a pocket of space on the right side of the box so decides to go for goal but doesn't get enough curl on his effort and it goes wide.

Nathan Tella charges down the left but Jordan Henderson is marshalling him well. In the end Henderson gives Tella no option but to try and cut inside and that's the opportunity the midfielder needs to take possession.

Just over 30 minutes to go.

Adam Lallana
Ex-Liverpool and Southampton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Normal service resumed. Joel Matip has made a couple of piercing passes through the middle. They look quite lively at the moment.

Liverpool have picked up from where they left off in the first half by dominating possession.

The Reds win a corner - their seventh of the game but Southampton's defence deals with the danger.

Harvey Elliott shoots into the sidenetting after being slipped through by Roberto Firmino. The angle was tight.

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Karen Carney
Former England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Southampton are starting to grow a bit of momentum and cause Liverpool some problems. You'd still say Liverpool are in control though.

James Milner produces a clumsy challenge on Armando Broja and Southampton have a free kick. It's exactly what Jurgen Klopp warned his side not to give away but the set piece comes to nothing.

Karen Carney
Former England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Huge chance for Liverpool. Inches wide. It should have been a goal.

Close! So close.

Konstantinos Tsimikas drills the ball into the box from the left and Diogo Jota puts his foot on it before stabbing a shot just beyond the far post.

Karen Carney
Former England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Milner has gone to right-back but he's pretty much touching the white line, next to Jurgen Klopp.

Henderson will give them leadership and energy in the centre of the park.

Jordan Henderson's first contribution is to try to find the run of Konstantinos Tsimikas down the left but the Liverpool full-back can't stop the ball from going out of play.

Jordan Henderson does indeed come on in the expected change for Joe Gomez.

The visitors get things back up and running.

Ciaran: Perhaps Joe from Esher (20:32) may like to list his '11 or more' world class City players, compared to Liverpool's 'four or five'? Sounds like an interesting debate...

Alan, Kent: If city have 11 world class players why haven't they won anything yet this season

Darren Stoke: That's why Liverpools 4/5 world class players have won the FA Cup, Carabao Cup. Champions league Finalist. Plus pushed City all the way!

Looks like Jordan Henderson will be coming on for the second half in place of the injured Joe Gomez. So that will mean James Milner dropping into right back.

Milner created five chances for Liverpool in the first half, becoming the oldest player (36 years, 133 days) to create five chances in a Premier League match since Paul Scholes in April 2012 for Man Utd vs QPR (37 years, 144 days).

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at St. Mary's

Southampton's PA system gives us a very loud blast of the Sex Pistols' "God Save The Queen" at half-time. Sure this has got absolutely nothing to do with Liverpool fans booing the national anthem before the FA Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday.

Adam Lallana
Ex-Liverpool and Southampton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

It doesn't look great for Joe Gomez walking down the tunnel. I'm not sure whether it's a twist or his muscle. Hopefully it's minor.

It'll be absolutely tragic [if he's a serious injury]. He's a top professional. He's had devastating luck with serious injuries.

Karen Carney
Former England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Southampton started as we predicted, defensive and compact. Liverpool didn't find their rhythm early on. They came back and Minamino hit them back. Southampton have fallen apart. It's been all Liverpool since.

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All square at the break.

A draw would take the title race to the final day but Manchester City's goal difference would have them all but taking the trophy.