Newcastle ended their last match chastened, slumping to a 4-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth which included two goals in injury time. The defeat ended a nine match unbeaten run, but the Southampton game was an opportunity for Newcastle to prove their class — if they are as good as they want to be, they need to put away poor teams.

Newcastle United travel to face Southampton in the Premier League with the visitors looking to break into the top four.

Newcastle United travel to face Southampton in the Premier League with the visitors looking to break into the top four. Newcastle United are the heavy favorites coming into the tie and they should dominate the game even as the visitors.

Alexander Isak scored twice as Newcastle beat rock-bottom Southampton 3-1 at St Mary's on Saturday to climb to fourth in the Premier League table.