Soton or Sweep (A Match thread)

You'd just stick with Yates in that case after his good performance.

If Yates pushes forward to press their defence, they’ll have a man spare when they get through.

Who are you dropping for Dominguez then? Elanga?

Yes. Although I’m not sure I would, just speculating about what Nuno will do. Don’t think he trusts Dominguez positionally in a midfield two.

I think this will be a tough game against a fired up team and crowd in their first home game since promotion. Draw would be an OK result but I can see us losing it, probably to a set piece goal or dodgy penalty.

People seem quick to forget the amazing run Taiwo had at the start of last season. He scored in each of our opening 3 games (Arsenal, Sheffield United, Man Utd). And that was 7 in 7 consecutive premier league games running on from the season before, which was pretty incredible. It tailed off after that of course, with the injuries.

A slow start it was very much not.

It'll be like Burnley away last season. We'll be just a bit better than them all over.

Anderson for Yates, Milenkovic for Boly are the only changes.

If that line-up was a One Show employee, it would be getting an unsolicited text from Jermaine Jenas. Lot of sauce. Hope Milenkovic is good at defending though.

No Sosa or Moreno on the bench. Probably indicates Silva and Moreira will be here until January.

No Taiwo start. Nuno out!

This is his day. I can feel it in my water.

Chicago: Hoping for a fairytale ending.

He wanted to start but his shorts were laid out wonkey in the changing rooms, he creased them trying to sort it out and has gone to look for an iron.

Nuno booked for protesting. Presumably about some Soton challenges not getting booked?

Ben Bre hacked down Elanga.

Sounds like we're playing well and on top but feel like I've heard this tune before and it doesn't end well.

About as clear a yellow as you’ll see. Amazing that it wasn’t given.

Southampton are very fouly.

We're better than them, we need to now reflect that by scoring.