Southampton look a banker bet to ease past poor Czechs

Southampton's Charlie Austin may prosper against SpartaCredit: Harry Trump

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Claude Puel would have hoped to have had a first win on the board by now but he can make it fifth time lucky when Southampton see off Sparta Prague at St Mary’s in the Europa League.

Home league games against Watford and Sunderland would have been pencilled in as bankers by Saints fans yet both ended 1-1.

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Steve DaviesRacing Post Sport

Published on 14 September 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 20:18, 14 September 2016

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