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It's turned into a dreadful game. Little urgency from Saints. Defence looking to screw up at any moment. Too many balls (I'd hardly call them passes) going astray. I think we're missing Lambert.

If only Saints could turn their superiority into more goals. It really is just about the only thing that's lacking at the moment. Totally in control of this game and should be further ahead.

Too many missed chances yet again. Had anything gone in during that first half then it might have been different. Second half we really didn't create much at all. Gaston looked good for 5 minutes but then spent the rest of the half giving the ball away. Looks like the season is going to drift away now. Not even a cup to aim for.

The problem for Saints has been obvious for some time now. Dreadful finishing.

The difference is Liverpool get bodies in the box and know how to finish.

Saints finishing needs some improvement.

Saints giving away possession far too easily. Now a dangerous free kick.

Poor finishing & sloppy defending by Saints. Gifted to WHU.

What's disappointing for me is that Saints have had plenty of clear chances that they've just fluffed. Could have easily beaten this lot.

Dreadful finishing and now ****ed.

Saints shooting is pretty poor.

Saints not dealing with the hoofball at all.

Perhaps a number of Saints players might be looking at their options given Saints seeming lack of desire in actually trying to win anything. Can't say that I blame them really.

It's an interesting question. How about putting some effort into doing well in every competition that you enter? Maybe that could include the FA Cup.

What the hell must Lallana be thinking? If he thought that was the match of the season MoPo obviously disagreed. I suspect the fans aren't the only disgruntled ones.

Mopo seems happy with that defeat. Very odd performance.

Pretty lacklustre so far.

Thought Stoke did the job they came to do quite well. Probably a fair result.

Definitely have a problem breaking down packed defences.

Need some invention in the final 3rd.

Expect loads of wind assisted long balls over the top from Stoke 2nd half. So far Stoke are doing a reasonable job against us.

Nothing much going right for J-Rod so far. At this rate he'd more likely to get sent off than to score.

This isn't going very well. Three yellows and Saints not creating very much. All very well being tidy with the ball in midfield but we lack a cutting edge.

Another chance to beat the buggers then.

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