Southampton vs. Newcastle United: Opposition threat

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 01: Rafael Benitez, Manager of Newcastle United reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St. James Park on October 1, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

This Super Sunday, Southampton will face off against Newcastle United live on Sky Sports.

Saints are unbeaten in their last six Premier League fixtures against the Magpies (4w 2d), scoring 16 and conceding five. Mauricio Pellegrino will look to keep that unbeaten record when the two teams face on Sunday.

As is usual with Newcastle a lot happens off the pitch, and as is the norm Mike Ashley is at the centre of it all, however the Toon faithful showed their support to Rafa Benitez with a banner before kick-off vs Liverpool.

"“We will follow you everywhere, we’ll always have your back. In spite of the lies they tell us, we’ll never doubt you. We are with you.”"

But we’re not here to talk about off field problems, we’re here to look at who Rafa Benitez will be looking at to help unlock a solid Saints defence. Who are the Magpies’ three biggest threats?