Southampton vs Newcastle: An analysis as Saints top the Premier League

By Marc Walker | Nov 6, 2020

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Ralph Hasenhuttl, Manager of Southampton reacts during the Premier League match between Southampton and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium on November 06, 2020 in Southampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Adam Davy - Pool/Getty Images) /

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Ralph Hasenhuttl of Southampton (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /

Without Ings, it’ll be a grind

Saints controlled the play throughout the game – something that Ralph Hasenhuttl has wanted from his side in order to shift things more in their favour.

They also created 14 shots on goal, with half of those on target.

However, without the natural finishing of Ings that has claimed so many points over the past year, things won’t come as easily as they have.

Che Adams and Theo Walcott will partly fill the void, but chances will need to be taken better to continue bringing these wins.