Ralph Hasenhuttl should lift Southampton spirits

Premier League
3pm Saturday

Southampton begin the Ralph Hasenhuttl era in Cardiff with Saints fans hopeful that the Austrian can reinvigorate their ailing fortunes.

Hasenhuttl has a reputation for high-tempo, offensive football and while he may have spent his first few days addressing one of the top flight’s worst defences, he will have been encouraged by the endeavour his new side showed in matches against Manchester Untied and Tottenham last week.

• Ralph Hasenhuttl profile

Both teams have scored in each of the Saints’ last five league games and the 10-11 about them extending that sequence looks generous.

Recommendation
Both teams to score
2pts 10-11 bet365

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Team news
Cardiff
Kenneth Zohore, Danny Ward and Jazz Richards are sidelined and Gary Madine is a doubt.

Southampton
Danny Ings could return after injury but Michael Obafemi is out and Ryan Bertrand is doubtful.

Key stat
None of the last seven permanent Southampton managers have won their first game in charge.

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