Southampton vs Brighton 17/09/18: Opposition Threat

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 01: Glenn Murray of Brighton and Hove Albion scores a penalty for his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham FC at American Express Community Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Glenn Murray – Striker

The former-Bournemouth player has been vital for the Seagulls since last campaign, notching in 12 goals in 35 Premier League appearances and therefore helping Chris Hughton’s men stay clear of the relegation zone by some distance.

Murray has started this campaign just as strong, scoring three goals in four appearances, despite being at the near-retirement age of 34 – shows no chance of slowing down anytime soon and could easily be a threat against Southampton this weekend.

Southampton boss Mark Hughes has already warned his players of the lone-striker’s physical presence, ahead of late kickoff on Monday, and will be relying on his centre-back partnership of Jannik Vestergaard and Wesley Heodt to handle Brighton’s big man.