Saints’ home game with Liverpool, in February, has been picked for live television coverage.

The clash with the Reds will now be moved back a day, to Sunday, February 22 (kick-off 4.15pm), after Sky Sports selected the match.

The game should see Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren return to St Mary’s for the first time since their summer moves to Anfield.

Saints’ home game against West Ham has also been switched, to Wednesday, February 11 (kick-off 7.45pm), having initially been scheduled for the Tuesday night, although that match has not been chosen for television coverage.

The change is due to West Ham now playing their home fixture against Manchester United on the Sunday.