Defensive frailties continues to hinder Saints

Nathan Redmond scored on his Southampton debutCredit: Tom Dulat

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Sunderland are one of three teams to have lost both of their opening games and they face a tricky test at Southampton, who played some good stuff in their 2-0 loss at Manchester United.

Saints can take heart from that display but were far from solid at the back and that has been an issue with no clean sheet being kept since February.

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Dan ChildsRacing Post Sport

Published on 26 August 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 19:08, 26 August 2016

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