Premier League football is tough enough but it makes it a whole lot harder to win games if you are gifting the opponents golden opportunities.
That is exactly what Southampton did in their 3-1 loss away at Brentford on Saturday afternoon.
Russell Martin has insisted his side maintain their possession-based style after winning promotion to the Premier League but it hasn't been successful so far.
Will Martin stick or twist when his side face Manchester United after the international break?
The Saints boss said to BBC Match of the Day post-match: "I knew it was going to be the narrative from the start of the season.