OPPOSITION ANALYSIS
Southampton regained their Premier League standing on the first time of asking, following relegation in 2023, as they beat Leeds United 1-0 in Might’s Championship play-off last.
Supervisor Russell Martin is understood for his optimistic, possession-orientated model of play nevertheless it’s been a tricky reintroduction to the top-flight for the Saints, who’re one in every of solely two groups – Everton are the opposite – but to win a degree from their opening three fixtures.
“We’ll stick to what we’re doing,” mentioned Martin, after their most up-to-date outing – the 3-1 reverse at Brentford. “In 5 years of my profession, it is received me this far. I’ll reside and die by the sword, I do know that, however I would a lot reasonably do it this manner and really take pleasure in a few of the moments the group offers me.”
There’s been loads of change when it comes to personnel over the summer time, with Che Adams and Stuart Armstrong among the many most high-profile departures. Adam Lallana has returned to the membership, 10 years after leaving for Liverpool, whereas Flynn Downes, Ryan Fraser and Taylor Harwood-Bellis have had their mortgage offers made everlasting.
Aaron Ramsdale and Ben Brereton Diaz add confirmed Premier League high quality at both finish of the pitch, having arrived by means of Arsenal and Villarreal respectively, and Lesley Ugochukwu is an thrilling mortgage addition from Chelsea.
