Top Six hopefuls Spurs and Newcastle back in Premier League action

Following the international break, Premier League action returns, with Coral previewing a quartet of teams all pushing for a top six place this season.

Southampton v Newcastle
While Newcastle, 14/1 for a top six finish, have been in the news for off-field reasons recently, with chairman Mike Ashley linked to buying Rangers, attention turns to a trip to St Mary’s for the Magpies. The away side have recorded jut two points in the Premier League season, after a stuttering start to the campaign.

Manager Alan Pardew has, maybe unfairly, been the subject of criticism from fans so far this term; however, he has a job of bedding in a handful of new players, which is bound to take time. At 7/2 to win, their chances appear even more remote of this outcome by the fact that the Saints are odds-on at 4/5.

New centre forward Emmanuel Riviere has yet to open his account for the Magpies so far, and is 11/4 to net anytime against a new-look Saints defence. Ronald Koeman is getting used to a host of new personnel himself; however, his team have double the amount of points their opponents do, though have the same 14/1 odds to finish in the top six .

Southampton’s 3-1 away win at West Ham last time out restored confidence in the team and fans. Morgan Schneiderlin bagged a brace at Upton Park, and is 11/2 to net anytime against Newcastle; however, it will be interesting to see how Saints supporters react to his reported comments that he wanted to leave the club in the transfer window.

New signing and Senegal wideman, Saido Mane, who arrived on transfer deadline day, and could be in line for a start, with odds of 11/2 to score the first goal.

Sunderland v Spurs
The Black Cats are 5/2 to beat north London club Tottenham, who are 11/10, and have had an indifferent start to the season. Gus Poyet’s side have recorded two points, though one of those came at home against Manchester United, in what could certainly prove vital at the end of the campaign.