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Southampton will be without full-backs Cedric Soares and Ryan Bertrand for the visit of Burnley.
Right-back Cedric suffered a foot problem last time out against Leicester while left-back Bertrand picked up a hamstring injury on international duty.
Burnley goalkeeper and captain Tom Heaton should be fit after a minor calf strain that forced him to withdraw from the England squad last weekend.
Forward Andre Gray serves the third game of a four-match ban.
Martin Fisher: "Like Mauricio Pochettino and Ronald Koeman before him, Claude Puel appears to have overcome the loss of key players over the summer to fashion a Southampton side that remains true to the club’s traditions.
"Saints are picking up points, are easy on the eye and difficult to beat.
"They’ve kept three clean sheets in a row in the Premier League (six in all competitions), and there’s every chance of extending that further against goal-shy Burnley, who are again without Andre Gray, as he serves a four-game ban.
“Success for the visitors rests on turning a defence that’s been so leaky on the road into the miserly outfit that turns up at Turf Moor.”
Burnley manager Sean Dyche: "We have to be intent on doing what we do and have belief in what we do and so far we’ve had a solid start.
“We want that to continue, though we’re obviously aware it’s a tough place to go.”
I think Burnley are in for another tough afternoon at St Mary’s Stadium.
I have been impressed by Southampton boss Claude Puel, and it looks like Saints are set for another good season.
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