West Ham vs. Southampton: Opposition threat
By Marc Walker
Michail Antonio
Forward Antonio is regarded well on the South Coast having had a successful loan spell with Southampton during the 2009/10 season. He even scored at Wembley in Saints’ 4-1 Johnstone’s Paint Trophy win.
The 28-year-old is likely to be deployed as a right-winger against Saints on Saturday, but his ability to play in other positions has seen him play as a striker and even a full-back.
After some impressive form last season, Antonio hasn’t quite been able to replicate that in 2017/18. The pace and power he brings West Ham cannot be underestimated.
Crosses from left-back Aaron Cresswell often find the back-post area where Antonio could be a threat arriving with his aerial ability.