Premier League 2019/20: Opinion - Predicted final standings

#16 Southampton

Southampton

Players In: Moussa Djenepo, Che Adams, Danny Ings, Tommy Scott, Kevin Danso.

Players Out: Steven Davis, Matt Targett, Jordy Clasie, Charlie Austin.

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Southampton have looked progressively worse with each passing season. Their lackluster style of play and generally boring side makes them easy to skip past on Match of the Day, but if these tactics produced results, it would make sense. But there doesn't appear to be any evidence of improvement under Hasenhuttl yet. It's probably his final chance to show what he can do.

Southampton are currently 19th in the league, having lost both of their opening fixtures. They need to rapidly change their tactics before things go from bad to worse and morale hits the floor.

Che Adams and Danny Ings look like a strong pairing on paper, but we're yet to see that translate to the pitch just yet. That said, it's only two games in; there's plenty of time for a partnership to develop and flourish. Southampton's other signings are a bit meh, though, and I can't see them making much of an impact.

The main goal for the Saints this season is to simply stay up, and I think they'll manage it - narrowly.