Southampton and Tottenham will go head to head in a Premier League today for the fifth spot which is currently occupied by Liverpool.
Kickoff: 12:45 BST
Date: Saturday, 25-April-2015
Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium
Referee: Jonathan Moss
Possible Line-ups:
Team News:
Southampton
- The Saints have several players on the sidelines.
- Victor Wanyama is suspended for this game.
- Toby Alderweireld is out with a shoulder injury, but might return.
- Jay Rodriguez, Emmanuel Mayuka, Fraser Forster and Filip Djuricic all remain on the sidelines.
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- Full-backs Kyle Walker and Danny Rose both are out with injuries, however Rose is expected to return. Davis is expected to start inplace of Rose.
- Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is also doubtful for this clash, Michael Vorm is likely to start.
- Brazilian midfielder Paulinho is likely to get another start after his impressive displays against Newcastle United last weekend.
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Stats:
- Both the sides have picked up 10 points from their last 18 points. (3W 1D 2L)
- Southampton have kept cleans sheets in each of their last four home wins in the Premier League.
- Spurs have won three of their last six away Premier League games.
- The Saints have kept cleans sheets in each of their last five home wins against Spurs in the Premier League.
Prediction:
Southampton 1 – 1 Tottenham, Harry Kane on the score sheet for Spurs.
A draw would take Spurs to fight spot and Saints to sixth, dropping Liverpool to seventh spot, however the Reds will face West Brom later after this game.
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