Stoke have the potential to persecute Saints

Premier League
3pm Sunday

It has been a strange season for Southampton, who have failed to reach their potential, and they may suffer a poor result at home to Stoke in their final match.

Saints were distracted by their Europa League and EFL Cup commitments and were done no favours by the Christmas schedule which forced them to play three games in six days.

They have also had a busy final week and may lack the freshness of Stoke, who will be determined to respond to last Saturday's disappointing 4-1 loss at home to Arsenal.

Recommendation
Stoke or draw double chance
1pt 11-10 BoyleSports

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Team news
Southampton
Cedric Soares was forced off in midweek and is a doubt, along with Shane Long (ankle).

Stoke
Marko Arnautovic (elbow) is a doubt and Ibrahim Afellay and Stephen Ireland are long-term absentees. Virgil Van Dijk (ankle) is unavailable.

Key stat
Southampton have won one of their last seven games.