Southampton vs Wolves: Premier League – Opposition Threats

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with Joao Moutinho of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park on February 2, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with Joao Moutinho of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park on February 2, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) /
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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 29: Matt Doherty of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United at Molineux on January 29, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 29: Matt Doherty of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United at Molineux on January 29, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

Matt Doherty

Width that Doherty provides on the right flank for Wolves is vital to their style of play.

The Republic of Ireland international could be set for a place in the Premier League team of the season after a great campaign that has seen him score seven goals and provide nine assists.

With Nuno Espirito Santo using a 3-4-3 or a 3-5-2 system, Doherty is normally seen providing a useful outlet on the right and getting into the box on the end of crosses.

Giving no space to the 27-year-old will be up to Ryan Bertrand and Saints will have to force them back with attacks of their own.