After claiming an impressive win over Queens Park http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rangers-c40314 last week, Nigel Adkins’ side would be gunning to bag maximum points against Alan Pardew’s men, who have yet to register their first win on the road this season.
On English Premier League matchday 13, Southampton will take on Newcastle United at St Mary’s Stadium on Sunday, November 25.
Southampton
The Saints would be brimming with confidence following their emphatic 1-3 victory over Queens Park Rangers last week at Loftus Road Stadium on November 17.
Rickie Lambert and Jason Puncheon netted a goal each to gift the visiting side a 2-0 lead in the opening half. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Anton-Ferdinand-c6260 own goal restored the visitors’ two goal advantage. At the
full time whistle, the Hampshire-based club claimed a comfortable 3-1 win.
Occupying the 19th spot on the league table, the Saints have struggled to compete in the highest echelons of English football since earning promotion this term. They have an abysmal record at home, and their performances on the road have failed
to impress anyone as well. They have an overall record of 12 played, 2 won, 2 drawn and 8 lost.
Nigel Adkins, Southampton boss, has expressed confidence in his side’s abilities, and has insisted that they will finish above the relegation zone come the end of the ongoing season.
Newcastle United
The Magpies suffered a demoralising 1-2 defeat at the hands of Swansea City in their last league game at St James’ Park on November 17.
After a goalless opening half, Michu gave the visiting side a lead in the 58th minute. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Demba-Ba-c10812 netted a consolation goal at the stroke of full time whistle, as Swansea City
cruised to a well deserved 1-2 victory.
The Toon Army have thus far failed to achieve good results consistently. Consequently, they have dropped to 12th place in the league standings, only five points clear of the danger zone. They have an overall record of 12 played, 3 won, 5 drawn
and 4 lost.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alan-c4244 Pardew, the Magpies head coach, has urged his troops to put in their 100 percent in their upcoming league encounter, and secure all three points at the end.
Head-to-Head statistics
In the last five head-to-head meetings between Southampton and Newcastle, the Magpies have managed to win four games, while the remaining match ended in a draw.
Players to watch
Rickie Lambert – Southampton
The 30-year-old has been in fine form since the start of the 2012/13 season, netting five goals while setting up two more in 12 league appearances. He would be keen to add more to his tally in the upcoming fixture, and help his side in securing maximum points
at the end.
Demba Ba – Newcastle United
The Senegalese striker has struck terror in every defender’s heart for the past couple of seasons with his dazzling shows in the English top flight. With eight goals already to his name this term as well, he would be looking to play an integral role in the
upcoming game to help his side achieve a good result.
Prediction
It will be an exciting battle, with Newcastle claiming the victory in the final moments of the game.
Predicted score-line: Southampton 1-2 Newcastle.
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