Like Solskjaer at United, Southampton have undergone a transformation under Ralph Hasenhuttl, who got another win at the weekend when his new side beat Huddersfield.
Saints are playing with purpose and scoring goals and when you watch them you are left trying to remember the problems they had under previous boss Mark Hughes.
With any new manager, there is nothing better than winning games straight away because you are almost convincing your players instantly that you really do know what you are on about.
West Ham’s run of four straight wins ended with their defeat by Watford, and I have a feeling they will be reflecting on another loss after this game is over.
Lawro’s prediction: 2-0
Jim’s prediction: 0-1
Sotonians say:
continue on the Hassenütl express and win by 2 or more goals
the Hassnehütl express gets hit by engineering works and force a victory by the odd goal
FVCKING TV done me again. Missed the Xmas Europe trip last year - We did Asia. But year before I planned my UK Leg to include the Spuds game on 26th then be in Poland for Mrs D_P’s birthday on 27th.
I was all planned again for this year and ffs.
Oh well see y’all at a pre-Wembley meet up in 2019 then
The short legged fella and my good self are in town for this one… might there be a pre match drinkie somewhere ? We will probably be on the train so somewhere in town would be ideal. Stable was nice last time but happy to go somewhere else. Happy Xmas all you red and whites. COYR
Mrs D_P’s birthday dinner out at Coombe Bissett booked for 6:30pm which should give time to get back to town for kick-off. 5 Saints fans + brother in law Wet Spam fan to manage time carefully
Obviously after the Lord Mayors show well get Bazza back.
But won’t be as bad a result as those Everton knobs endured
I accidentally hit the wrong option. I think we’ll win by a closer margin. Perhaps 2-1 with Shane Long (yes I’ve had a few festive beers) getting a second half cameo winner!
All boxing day results went our way, sets us up nice for West Ham. I am wary of Man City being upset about their last 2 matches and treating us rather roughly on Sunday.
Looking like 8 members of Dubai Krew actually going to SMS plus me watching in Salisbury & 1 in London.
At moment only 3 confirmed to watch it in Dubai with a few tourists
The beers meet up discussion is so disorganised competed to on here!