SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 22, 2015: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring the second goal against Southampton during the FA Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Gutsy, resilient and spirited” — How the papers reacted to Southampton 0-2 Liverpool

We round-up the best newspaper reaction from Liverpool’s terrific 2-0 win away to Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 22, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers and Southampton's manager Ronald Koeman during the FA Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Southampton hostility to Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren returns disappoints Liverpool’s Brendan Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers accused Southampton of disrespecting their former players Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert after Liverpool's "outstanding" win at St Mary's.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 22, 2015: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring the second goal against Southampton during the FA Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Ibe mature, Allen improved, Skrtel dominant: 5 talking points from Liverpool’s win over Southampton

Liverpool took another step towards a top-four place with their 2-0 away win over Southampton, and Jack Lusby takes five talking points from this victory.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 22, 2015: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring the second goal against Southampton with team-mates Jordan Henderson and Alberto Moreno during the FA Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Southampton 0–2 Liverpool: Player Ratings

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 22, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers issues instructions to captain Jordan Henderson during the FA Premier League match against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers delights in Liverpool’s fifth successive away clean sheet at Southampton

Following Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Southampton on Sunday afternoon, Brendan Rodgers hailed his side's defending after a fifth successive clean sheet away from home in the Premier League.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 22, 2015: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring the second goal against Southampton during the FA Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jordan Henderson hails “perfect away performance” in Liverpool’s “big win” at Southampton

Jordan Henderson hailed a perfect away performance from Liverpool as they secured victory at Southampton.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 22, 2015: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring the second goal against Southampton during the FA Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool fans react to professional victory at Southampton, edging closer to top four

Liverpool’s very professional performance in beating Southampton 2-0 on Sunday afternoon to go just two points off fourth place in the Premier League table has been met with cautious praise from fans.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, December 6, 2014: Liverpool's Rickie Lambert shows his frustration at the assistant referee as his side are held to a goal-less draw against Sunderland during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s former Southampton trio Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren on St Mary’s return

Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert admits the reception he will get at former club Southampton is likely to be vastly different from the one given to his fellow former Saints Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 17, 2014: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers and Southampton's manager Ronald Koeman during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Predicted Liverpool lineup vs Southampton: Sterling back in contention

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Video: Brendan Rodgers’ pre-Southampton v Liverpool Press Conference

Brendan Rodgers spoke to the media at Melwood on Friday afternoon ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League clash away to Southampton this Sunday.

Liverpool Under-21s 1-3 Southampton Under-21s

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Adam Lallana clarifies “messy” Southampton to Liverpool move

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, December 7, 2013: Liverpool's Joe Allen in action against West Ham United during the Premiership match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Why Joe Allen must replace Lucas for Liverpool against Man City

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Raheem Sterling orders Liverpool courage at Man City

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 17, 2014: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring the second goal against Southampton during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

LFC 2-1 Southampton Paper Reaction: “Who needs Luis?”

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Liverpool fans react to opening game victory over Southampton

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 17, 2014: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring the first goal against Southampton during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 2-1 Southampton: Player Ratings

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 17, 2014: Liverpool's Dejan Lovren in action against Southampton during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers’ post-Southampton interview

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 17, 2014: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring the second goal against Southampton during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 2-1 Southampton: Sturridge fires Reds to opening day win

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 10, 2014: Liverpool's players line up for a team group photograph before a preseason friendly match against Borussia Dortmund at Anfield. Back row L-R: Dejan Lovren, Martin Skrtel, goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, Jordan Henderson, Emre Can, Daniel Sturridge. Front row L-R: Philippe Coutinho Correia, captain Steven Gerrard, Glen Johnson, Javier Manquillo, Raheem Sterling. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

How Liverpool Could Line Up for Southampton Clash

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Brendan Rodgers’ Pre-Southampton Press Conference

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CHARLOTTE, USA - Saturday, August 2, 2014: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers against AC Milan during the International Champions Cup Group B match at the Bank of America Stadium on day thirteen of the club's USA Tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers Press Conference: Injuries, Moreno latest, striker targets

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 21, 2013: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling and Southampton's Dejan Lovren during the Premiership match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Preview: Liverpool v Southampton

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 21, 2013: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling and Southampton's Dejan Lovren during the Premiership match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool v Southampton: Who are The Saints’ new boys?

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Official: Liverpool confirm Rickie Lambert signing

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Steven Gerrard hails “absolute genius” Luis Suarez

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Brendan Rodgers — making Liverpool fans dream

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