After two defeats at the start Southampton scored seven points in the next three games. The Saints started a fiasco in fights with Crystal Palace (0:1) and Tottenham (2:5). However, then Soton defeated Burnley (1:0) and West Bromwich (2:0). In the last round Ralf Hasenh?ttl’s charges played probably the best match of the current season. Southampton gave a real fight to Chelsea, taking one point from Stamford Bridge 3:3. Moreover, the “saints” won back at 90 + 2 minutes. Southampton played worse at home last season than away. However, it is precisely for the upcoming duel that the saints are approaching with one defeat in their last five home games. They lost to Soton just like to Tottenham. Note that at the end of last season, Hasenh?ttl’s team defeated even Manchester City at home (1:0). Mohammed Salisu and Moussa Jenepo were injured at Soton. Not eligible to play against Everton Theo Walcott. Ian Valerie’s participation is questionable.
Crystal Palace had a good start. Roy Hodgson’s players beat Southampton (1:0) and Manchester United (3:1) in first rounds. However, in the next three fights, the “eagles” earned only one point. Crystal Palace lost to Everton (1:2), Chelsea (0:4) and tied with Brighton (1:1). After five rounds Palace is in 14th position, being two points behind the fourth Leicester. In the first half of last season, Hodgson’s team played well on the road. However, then we flunked the ending. Crystal Palace is approaching the upcoming clash with one win in its previous six away Premier League matches. The “glaziers” lost the remaining five matches. Crystal Palace has four personnel losses. Nathan Ferguson, Wayne Hennessy and James McCarthy are in the infirmary. Jordan Ayew heals coronavirus.
