EPL stats preview: Matchweek 5 – Liverpool vs Southampton

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge will be keen on improving his already impressive tally of four goals in as many matches

Liverpool takes on Southampton at Anfield with some serious injury concerns. Their two first choice defenders are missing through injury. Glen Johnson is ruled out while an ankle injury may force Daniel Agger out of starting line-up. New recruit form PSG, Mamadou Sakho is likely to deputize for Agger.

Saints manager Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping for an upset against Liverpool. Recent Southampton £13m buy Dani Osvaldo from Roma is expected partner Rickie Lambert up front.

Let’s have a look at what stats have to offer for Liverpool vs Southampton

- The last five meetings between these two teams have all been won by the home side.

- Liverpool’s next win will be their 400th in the Premier League.

-  Liverpool have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 home matches in the Premier League.

- Liverpool are undefeated in their last 12 matches in the Premier League.

- All five of Liverpool’s goals in the Premier League this season have come before half-time.

- Daniel Sturridge has scored in all of Liverpool’s matches so far in this campaign.     He is the first Liverpool player to score in the first four league games in Premier League era.

- Southampton have failed to win 9 of their last 10 matches in the Premier League.

- Southampton have averaged the second-highest possession figure (59.1%) this season.

- Rickie Lambert has scored more goals (two) for his country than his club (one) this season.