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Fresh from beating Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday to make it five wins from five in the Premier League, the Reds booked their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with another 2-1 home triumph, this time over Southampton.The reward for Arne Slot's side is a last-16 clash next month at home to Crystal Palace, who they are getting increasingly familiar with.
The two teams played out the Community Shield curtain raiser last month, with Palace winning on penalties after a 2-2 draw, and on Saturday they will meet in the Premier League at Selhurst Park.
And, ahead of that match, our Liverpool fans' jury return to have their say on the big Anfield talking points...
After a well-earned derby win, Tuesday’s eventful Carabao Cup victory over Southampton illustrated the ripple effects single games and moments can have within seasons.
Hugo Ekitike’s celebration-induced sending off wasn’t ideal, with his suspension reducing selection options for Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace.
Alexander Isak’s first Liverpool goal, meanwhile, was a promising sign.
It was a night that started with a moving tribute to Matt Beard, offered valuable rest for some players, welcome minutes for others, and saw Federico Chiesa show his class.
Two assists capped an invigorating display and it now appears likely he’ll be added to the Champions League squad, following the cruel injury suffered late on by fellow Italian Giovanni Leoni.
The 18-year-old centre-back had debuted so commandingly, reinforcing the sense that he has an exciting future.
It’ll be a notable test, as will next Tuesday’s Istanbul meeting with Galatasaray.
Excitingly, the Reds keep winning, while retaining room to improve.
Here’s to more positive momentum.
It was nice to get a peek into what Alexander Isak’s Liverpool career could be like.
His composed finish against Southampton has whet the appetite.
Isak may feel like he has an albatross on his neck given his price tag and the dark clouds which surrounded his transfer, but the remedy to move on from that noise is to quietly do what he does best: score.
Federico Chiesa had a great game against Southampton this week.