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: Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton acknowledges the fans following 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) /

Saints frustrating early on

Saints will know the talent that Spurs will have at their disposal but will also know that they haven’t been on top form recently.

Therefore, keeping it tight in the opening 20 minutes of the game especially will be important.

In their last home match, Spurs thrashed Crystal Palace 4-0 and had scored three of those goals by the 23rd minute.

After a run of three frustrating results for the Spurs fans, they will be expecting a big reaction and may start to make their feelings known if they see Saints getting a foothold in the game.