Spurs vs Southampton: Premier League - Where the game will be won and lost

Spurs vs Southampton: Premier League – Where the game will be won and lost

By Marc Walker | Sep 27, 2019

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 09: James Ward-Prowse of Southampton scores his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary’s Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) /

James Ward-Prowse’s superb free-kick proved the match-winner when Southampton faced Spurs last time out.

His effort secured Saints a priceless 2-1 win to inch them closer to Premier League safety at the end of the 2018/19 season.

On Saturday however, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side play for the first time at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and will be wanting to take advantage of their hosts’ inconsistent recent form.

Hasenhuttl has implemented a high-pressing style on his squad and they will be hoping that this pays dividends when playing a seemingly out of sorts side away from home.

Despite two losses in League and Cup in the last week, Spurs have some world class players at their disposal who can turn it on at any time to win a game.

With the context of the game in mind, here is a look at where the game may be won and lost tomorrow afternoon: