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Wolverhampton vs. Southampton: Pre-match talking points

By Chris Hughes

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: The Wolverhampton Wanderers team watch the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City at Molineux on September 25, 2018 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: The Wolverhampton Wanderers team watch the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City at Molineux on September 25, 2018 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Danny Ings of Southampton is chased by Dale Stephens of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Southampton and Brighton & Hove Albion at St Mary’s Stadium on September 17, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Danny Ings of Southampton is chased by Dale Stephens of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Southampton and Brighton & Hove Albion at St Mary’s Stadium on September 17, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

The return of Ings

Southampton had just one shot on target last week against Liverpool, something which correlated with the absence of Danny Ings. The English forward is the Saints’ leading scorer with three goals so far this season but couldn’t face his parent club as per his loan agreement.

However, he’s expected to return today and will provide a much-needed boost to the Saints’ attack, as they look to get back on the winning trail.

WIth Shane Long almost certainly missing the game, it remains unclear who Hughes will partner Ings with – fellow former-Burnley man Charlie Austin or the more technically-gifted Manolo Gabbiadini.

Whatever happens the Saints are a lot more threatening on the front foot with the return of the 26-year-old as he’ll look to score his fourth goal in just six appearances today.