Tottenham also began their campaign with a defeat, going down 1-0 at home against Everton. The club have reacted this week in the transfer market by signing Gareth Bale on loan, although the Welshman will not be fit to make his Spurs comeback until next month. Sergio Reguilon also arrived from Real Madrid, but the game comes too soon for him to feature. To reach the top four this season, Tottenham have to prove that results like last week are a one off by responding with a win over the Saints.
The Saints kicked off their season with a defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace last week before losing 2-0 at home against Brentford during the week in the EFL Cup.