16th Aug 2014 | Premier League
Fast Starter Sturridge Can Add To Saints' Woes
Scored the first goal in each of Liverpool's first four games last season. That's what he can do without Suarez.
Life after Luis gets underway at Anfield on Sunday when Southampton attempt to win on the ground for the second year in a row. If they were to succeed having sold half their team, largely to Liverpool, it would be an even bigger shock than it was last September.
One thing we should anticipate is that the Reds will play even more to the strengths of Daniel Sturridge in the absence of the Uruguayan. The England striker will be the focal point of attack and may score even more goals as a consequence.
The 24-year-old is available to score the first goal of the match at 5/2 with Boylesports who will double that price if he delivers in the first 20 minutes. That looks like a bargain if the Suarez-less start to last season is anything to go by. A year ago Sturridge broke the deadlock in Liverpool’s first four matches. History may just repeat itself here.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 23:10 16th Aug, 2014 but subject to change
