HUGO BLOTS HIS COPYBOOK AFTER SAVING BLUSHES

ALEXANDER ISAK claimed his first goal for Liverpool before Hugo Ekitike scored and was sent off in a narrow 2-1 win over Southampton in the Carabao Cup.

- ALEXANDER ISAK

Sweden striker Isak finished coolly in the 43rd minute after Federico Chiesa latched on to Saints keeper Alex McCarthy's sloppy pass.

But Shea Charles levelled on 76 minutes when Wataru Endo headed back towards his own goal, setting up a nervy final period.

Ekitike, who had replaced Isak at halftime and has impressed since his summer move to Merseyside, put the hosts back in front when Chiesa raced on to the ball and set up the Frenchman to slot home.

But, already on a booking for dissent early in the second half, Ekitike took off his shirt in celebration and was shown red, leaving Liverpool to see out the final four minutes plus added time with 10 men.