Southampton vs Tottenham preview: All eyes on Sadio Mane as Saints hope to end 10 years of failing to defeat Spurs
A look ahead to this weekend's fixture at St Mary's
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It’s a big game for…
Sadio Mane: With only one point from their last four games, Southampton will need their big players to perform if they are to return to winning ways against Tottenham. Mane is a player who could help turn Southampton’s fortunes around if he is able to produce a good performance in this game.
Best stat…
10: It has been 10 years since Southampton have beaten Tottenham in any competition. A headed goal from Nigel Quashie was all that separated the sides in the Premier League fixture at St Marys.
Player to watch…
Christian Eriksen: The Danish international has scored three goals in his last three games against Southampton and will be hoping to add to that tally at St Marys.
Past three meetings…
Southampton 2 (Pelle 2) Tottenham 2 (Lamela, Chadli) Premier League, April 2015
Tottenham 1 (Eriksen) Southampton 0 Premier League, October 2014
Tottenham 3 (Eriksen 2, Sigurdsson) Southampton 2 (Rodriguez, Lallana) Premier League, March 2014
Form guide…
Southampton: WLLLDL
Tottenham: WWDDWL
Vital information…
Kick Off Time: 3pm, Saturday 19th December
TV: Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC 1.
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