Everton vs. Southampton: What the Saints think about the Toffees

Southampton's English striker Danny Ings (L) vies with Everton's French defender Lucas Digne during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Southampton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on July 9, 2020. (Photo by Michael Regan / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MICHAEL REGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Southampton's English striker Danny Ings (L) vies with Everton's French defender Lucas Digne during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Southampton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on July 9, 2020. (Photo by Michael Regan / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MICHAEL REGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 09: Moussa Djenepo of Southampton battles for possession Yerry Mina of Everton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Everton FC at St Mary’s Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) /

The last time these sides met, the game ended in a 1-1 draw.

PRT: Which is the one area which Southampton can exploit and punish Everton?

"Marc: Saints press intensely and have forced many mistakes from defences in the past year. Although Michael Keane and Yerry Mina can be strong defenders on their day, Saints could really worry them with that intense pressure if they get it right."

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PRT: What are your score predictions?

"Marc: Given how good Everton have been so far, I would settle for a 2-2 draw as that would take our unbeaten run to four games."

PRT: Where do you think the key battle will be on the pitch?

"Marc: A key battle I thought about before this game was in the centre of midfield given that it looked like an area of strength for Everton. It will be interesting to see who wins out with the Toffees utilising a 3-man group of Allan, Doucoure and Gomes and Saints with just Romeu and Ward-Prowse centrally."

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