The tenth placed Southampton host the newly promoted Burnley, who are fourteenth in the league table for match day 8 clash of 2016/2017 English Premier League on Sunday evening.
Southampton played a goalless with Leicester in the last league encounter before the international break. The saints took their second consecutive draw after a 4 win spell that started from their 3-0 Europa league triumph over Sparta Prague. Claude Puel tutored side sits 10th with 9 points gathered from 7 games.
Burnley suffered an unfortunate defeat to Arsenal in their last league game before the international break. The claret now has 4 defeats in their first 7 league games this season, and has managed 2 wins in their 8 competitive games so far this season. However, Sean Dyche tutored sits 14th on the log with 7 points.
- Southampton currently enjoys 3 straight home wins. The saints have also failed to loss in 6 consecutive games.
- Burnley has 2 defeat in their first 2 away games this season. The claret gathered 1 win in their last 6 competitive games.
Southampton enjoyed a 2-0 victory in similar encounter during the 2014/2015 season. The saints have also failed to drop in 3 consecutive home game played with Burnley.
However, in 10 clashes between this 2 sides, Southampton has 4 wins compared to Burnley’s 3. In addition, Burnley have failed to win in their last 4 visit to the Saint Mary’s Stadium.
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