Southampton: A look back on Saints' last five Premier League opening fixtures

Southampton: A look back on Saints’ last five Premier League opening fixtures

By Marc Walker | Jun 12, 2019

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Ryan Bertrand of Southampton is closed down by Steven Gerrard of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on August 17, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Shane Long of Southampton (7) celebrates with Victor Wanyama (12) and Graziano Pelle (L) as he scores their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St James’ Park on August 9, 2015 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) /

Newcastle United 2-2 Saints, 2015/16 season

Saints had already played twice against Vitesse Arnhem in the early qualifying stages of the Europa League but began their Premier League campaign with a lively affair here.

Graziano Pelle had scored in both legs against Arnhem and added his third of the season to open the scoring.

However, Saints fell behind as goals from Papiss Cisse and Gini Wijnaldum came wither side of half-time.

A point would be secured by Shane Long though with 10 minutes remaining; the start of their rise to an eventual sixth-placed finish.

Newcastle United 2-2 Saints, 2015/16 season

Saints team: Stekelenburg, Cedric (Martina 45), Yoshida, Fonte, Targett, Davis, Wanyama, Rodriguez (Long 65), Mane, Tadic, Pelle