Saints face a massive test this weekend in the Premier League, as they take on bottom side West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
After failing to beat Brighton on home soil in another relegation six-pointer, this game will prove to be another significant one, as both teams bid for top flight survival.
West Brom were swept aside at leaders Manchester City on Wednesday night, leaving them three points adrift at the bottom. But victory this weekend could see them draw level on points with Saints, who currently sit 18th, and make the relegation battle take another turn.
The significance of this match for Saints cannot be overestimated, as Mauricio Pellegrino’s men look to end a winless run of 12 league games without victory.
Saturday’s performance will need to be a lot better than Wednesday’s for the South Coast side, whilst West Brom need to regroup after their midweek defeat.
Here’s how I think Alan Pardew’s side will line up…
