Coutinho screamer inspires Liverpool to victory over Southampton as Rodgers' side keep Champions League hopes alive... but hosts are denied THREE first-half penalties as slump continues



SOUTHAMPTON 0-2 LIVERPOOL - MARTIN SAMUEL AT ST MARY'S: Philippe Coutinho struck a sublime effort inside three minutes as Liverpool went on to beat Southampton 2-0 at St Mary's on Sunday. Raheem Sterling then added a second from inside the area as the Reds continued their push for a top four spot. It is another important result for Liverpool as they attempt to secure their place in next season's Champions League, after beating fellow contenders Tottenham in their last Premier League game.