Southampton: The stats that sum up Saints' brilliant Premier League start

Southampton: The stats that sum up Saints’ brilliant Premier League start

By Marc Walker | Nov 11, 2020

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

Southampton have hit some very strong form under Ralph Hasenhuttl this season and pushed themselves up towards the top of the Premier League table in the process.

Five wins, a draw and two losses have seen a highly-respectable total of 16 points taken from eight games as Saints make an impression on the top-flight.

They will be hoping to carry on this form when they return to action against Wolves on 21st November – hopefully with a limited injury list and good health following the international break.

Saints have taken things to another level this season and looking at the stats from their play so far can provide some interesting clues as to how they have done it.

Here is a statistical look at five areas of team and performances where they have excelled: