Liverpool - Southampton live - FA Cup latest as Danns and Koumas fire Klopp's side ahead

A brace by Jayden Danns secured a youthful Liverpool side an FA Cup quarter-final clash with rivals Manchester United after an impressive 3-0 victory over Championship high-flyers Southampton at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp's side, who remain in contention for four pieces of silverware in the German's final season in charge, will face the Red Devils in the last eight after their 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Southampton started brightly, testing Caoimhin Kelleher on numerous occasions but ultimately lacking a clinical edge, and they were punished when Lewis Koumas had his effort deflected in on the stroke of half-time, scoring on his first Liverpool start.

The introduction of Danns in the second half proved the catalyst to extending Liverpool's lead, with the 18-year-old firing in a delightful chipped finish 11 minutes after being introduced.

The young forward put the game beyond doubt two minutes from time as he slammed home after Conor Bradley's shot was parried to secure Liverpool's fifth win in succession.

Klopp's side are looking to build upon their Carabao Cup victory on Sunday, when the German coach secured his eighth trophy in charge of the Merseyside club.

Ultimately a comfortable scoreline for Liverpool when it initially seemed it would be a tightly-fought affair.

Youth wins on the night, and impressive display by Klopp's young side.

Just the four minutes added time, Liverpool well in control at this point.

It's a brace for Danns! What a substitute performance.

Aribo loses the ball from a throw-in and Mac Allister's cross in is headed away by Bednarek but only into the path of Bradley. His effort with the outside of his foot is saved by Lumley but Danns is in the right place to prod home and double his tally for the evening.

Casemiro's 89th minute goal secured a 1-0 win for Manchester United over Nottingham Forest, so it is looking all set for a Man United-Liverpool quarter-final!

In other FA Cup action tonight, Chelsea squeezed past Leeds with Connor Gallagher's 91st minute goal earning a 3-2 victory, while Wolves beat Brighton 1-0.

Ultimately, the two-goal advantage now looks too great to overcome, but it is not a night to wallow in the negatives for Southampton.

Their insistence on a set style of play is admirable, and at times tonight it showed to be incredibly pragmatic in breaking down one of Europe's best sides (albeit with a youthful twist).

One thing is for sure, I'd certainly take this Southampton over the one that exited the top-flight back in May.

For Liverpool, it's another night to celebrate their fantastic level of youth talent. Their ability to compete in the cup competitions helps tenfold considering Liverpool's packed schedule.

Another fantastic moment for a Liverpool youngster as 16-year-old Trey Nyoni enters play for the final 12 minutes. The third youngest player to debut for the side.

Elliott makes way after a thoroughly decent display.

THAT SHOULD BE THAT! What a finish from Jayden Danns.

Saints give the ball away and Elliott exploits the gap with a darting run. Danns moves well to get beyond the Saints back line as he dinks a delightful chip over Lumley to all but secure Liverpool's passage to the quarter-final.

Charles will be so disappointed he hasn't levelled the game here.

Southampton win a corner following a quick counter, the ball is whipped in and again finds a free Charles at the back post. He lets the ball drop before firing into the side-netting from just yards out.

It was an acute angle, but he needs to be testing Kelleher there.

Goalscorer Koumas exits the field to a rapturous applause. James McConnell also comes off.

Jayden Danns and Alexis Mac Allister enter the field. Klopp has opted for slightly more experience in the middle of the park.

A double substitution for Southampton.

Adam Armstrong, who has 27 goal contributions in the Championship this season (16G, 11A) enters the fray, as well as Kyle Walker-Peters.

The lively Sulemana makes way, alongside James Bree.

Joe Aribo rises well but heads just over from Southampton's fifth corner of the match so far. Is there a way back in this for them? Their volume of chances would suggest so.

A reminder that their two top goalscorers are still on the bench.

Much like the start of the first half, the visitors are applying plenty of pressure and are forcing some decent opportunities.

A corner flicked away by a crowd of bodies but only to Shea Charles who has space to send another ball in. Jan Bednarek is there but can't divert his effort below the crossbar.

Sulemana has to improvise as a cross gets a small deflection by Konate, but the forward can't bundle in from close range, forcing yet another save from Kelleher.

Here we go again for the second half.

Klopp makes a significant change with Sunday's match-winner Virgil van Dijk making way for Ibrahima Konate.

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Koumas' strike separates the Premier League leaders and Southampton as Pawson calls an end to the first half.

It's Koumas on his debut! A nice move spearheaded by Bobby Clark sees Koumas with the ball on the edge of the area. He works some space before firing a low effort which is deflected beyond Lumley and Anfield erupts!

It's probably the worst time to concede for the away side.

Liverpool's best chance of the match so far comes from 25 yards out as Elliott hits one. It moves in the air and swerves towards the far corner, but Lumley extends himself to make a good save.