Liverpool keeper Chris Kirkland clutches onto a through-ball to stifle an early Southampton attack

Liverpool's Stephane Henchoz clears bravely from Fabrice Fernandes as Saints fail to find their rhythm

Liverpool's Emile Heskey looks lively in attack before scoring the only goal of the game on 14 minutes

John Arne Riise (right) fires in another left-footed cross as the rain pours down at the St Mary's Stadium

Southampton's Matt Oakley tracks Michael Owen as Liverpool run-down the clock to clinch the win

A relieved Gerard Houllier smiles as his side's much-needed win ends Gordon Strachan's unbeaten home run