Claudio Ranieri can inspire Fulham to topple Southampton

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Fulham needed fresh leadership and the managerial appointment of Claudio Ranieri could deliver an immediate dividend.

Ranieri built his title-winning team at Leicester on strong defensive foundations and will have been working hard to stiffen up the Fulham backline, which has been letting them down far too often.

There is enough quality in Fulham's attack and a single goal may be enough to nick a tight game against Southampton, who have won just four league matches this year.

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Team news
Fulham
Joe Bryan (hamstring) is back in contention but Kevin McDonald and Andre Anguissa are still sidelined, leaving Fulham short of midfield options.

Southampton
Danny Ings (hamstring) is a doubt and Ryan Bertrand is suspended but Mohamed Elyounoussi (hamstring) and Mario Lemina (thigh) are available.

Key stat
Southampton have won four of their last 37 league matches.