10 Key Stats Ahead Of Newcastle United Vs Southampton

7th - Position Southampton Finished In The 2014-15 Premier League Table

Despite losing the likes of Rickie Lambert, Luke Shaw, Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren to the Premier League's big boys last summer, Ronald Koeman still managed to work wonders at St Mary's - and led Southampton to a seventh-place finish in the table, as well as Europa League qualification. Shrewd signings such as Sadio Mane, Graziano Pelle and Dusan Tadic ensured Southampton won 18 of their 38 games and finished just four points behind Tottenham Hotspur, who were fifth. Alternatively, Newcastle claimed just 10 victories all campaign and finished in 15th, just three places above the relegation spots. Expectations have been raised immeasurably at Saints this season, but Koeman remains confident he can work wonders once more.