Russell Martin is facing intense pressure at Southampton after a poor start to the season, but his personal life seems to be on the up after reports linked him with famous model Lucy Pinder

Liverpool earned a 3-2 victory over Southampton but had to battle from behind. Russell Martin rued Southampton’s defending as ‘so bad’ for the goals they conceded in their defeat by Liverpool. The Reds had to battle to earn a 3-2 victory over the Premier League’s basement side at St Mary’s and moved eight points clear the the summit of the table.