Southampton: A look back on Saints’ last five Premier League opening fixtures
By Marc Walker
![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) 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)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/74b71e9ae4cc51570075b867390b8401f55e95ae6bb4ab229cb459e2f10f2bec.jpg)
Saints 0-0 Swansea City, 2017/18 season
A drab spell under Mauricio Pellegrino began with Saints putting in a lot of effort for little reward in this opening day clash.
60% of possession, 13 corners, 16 shots of target and just two on target produced no goals for the hosts.
On this evidence, it was probably not a surprise that both sides were fighting for survival come the end of the season.
That night back at the Liberty and Gabbiadini’s winner won’t be forgotten in a long time.