Southampton vs Tottenham confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of Premier League fixture
Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side are hoping to continue their resurgent streak of form
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Your support makes all the difference.Tottenham Hotspur kick-off the new year with a visit to the south coast to take on Southampton.
Jose Mourinho’s side slipped to a 2-2 draw against Norwich last week but remain in close pursuit of the Champions League places.
Southampton, meanwhile, have been a resurgent force after such a miserable start to the season.
Back-to-back wins for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side against Aston Villa and Chelsea, as well as a draw last week against Crystal Palace, has seen the Saints move four points clear of the relegation zone.
Here is everything you need to know:
When is it?
The match kicks off at 3pm on 1 January at St Mary’s.
How can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate, with coverage beginning at 2:45pm.
Confirmed line-ups
Southampton: McCarthy, Cedric, Stephens, Bednarek, Bertrand, Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Hojbjerg, Djenepo, Ings, Redmond
Tottenham Hotspur: Gazzaniga, Aurier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Sessegnon, Sissoko, Ndombele, Lucas Moura, Alli, Eriksen, Kane
Team news
Southampton are waiting on the fitness of Shane Long and Yan Valery who are both close to returning from injury. Danny Ings is expected to return to the starting line-up, despite being left out last week.
Jose Mourinho will have a number of decisions to make in midfield with Erik Lamela, Giovani Lo Celso, Tanguy Ndombele and Eric Dier all vying for positions as Moussa Sissoko and Harry Winks return from suspension. Hugo Lloris, Danny Rose and Ben Davies are all unavailable.
Odds
Southampton – 9/4
Draw – 23/10
Tottenham – 11/10
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