Betting on Southampton Finishing Top Half of the Table Seems Promising

Southampton is known to produce top class players from its famed football academy, however they often depart for bigger clubs where they become superstars.

Last season, Southampton finished in 8th place right behind Manchester United. However, this time around it seems rather unlikely that they will be able to replicate the same results and secure a similar level standing. The Saints have let go of a number of promising talents to the “big guns” of the Premier League.

Left-back sensation Luke Shaw was transferred to Manchester United for around GBP 30 million. While the highly skilled trio of Lallana, Lambert and Lovren were all signed up by Liverpool. Calum Chambers have left for London as Arsenal snapped him up for defensive cover.

Experienced new manager

There is one element that may work in the Siants’ favor. The club has decided to replace their former manager Mauricio Pochettino with the Dutch mastermind Ronald Koeman. He has previously managed several high-profile teams like Ajax, PSV and Valencia, while for the past three years he was in charge of Feyenoord with an impressive 57 win percentage.

He has a solid CV that harbors vast experience as he will look to reshape the team after the departures of star players. Providers of internet betting in the UK believe that the Saints still have hope of clinching a spot in the top 10 next season. Bet365 gives them odds of 2.75 (7.4) of finishing the Premier League in the top half of the table.

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