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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Southampton players observe a minutes silence (Photo by Adam Davy – Pool/Getty Images) /

Style will take its toll, but tonight proves there’s plenty in reserve

Teams that play with high intensity inevitably run out of some steam at some point in the season.

If that happens with Saints though, it seems that Ralph Hasenhuttl has plenty of players to call upon to freshen things up.

Moussa Djenepo and Jack Stephens both stepped into the team and did not look out of place – playing their part in a very solid team performance that has ultimately put Saints top of the top-flight for the first time since 1988.

Long may it continue!

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