Certainly, some definites to avoid in the Premier League, at least these days, is to stay away from playing Newcastle United in the early part of the season, especially at home.
However, Southampton, who never in a million years, envisaged the possiblity of visiting the raucous St James’ park on the opening weekend of the English Premier League season, are inevitably going to make the trip to Newcastle as they look to start the season on the front foot.
The Saints earned their spot amongst the elite in English football with a hard-fought 1-0 playoffs win over Leeds United, albeit Kamaldeen Sulemana an unused substitute.
With the dawn of the new season on the horizon and the co-ordinate set for Newcastle to face Southampton on matchday 1, Sulemana could be an invaluable asset to the team at St James’ park as his directness and sharpness (after injury return) could give Dan Burn and Kieran Trippier a run for their money.
Southampton, who need a slice of luck and need to put in a shift, will aim to go against the odds and sting Newcastle in the opening game of the season.
EPL 24/25: Kamaldeen and Saints travel to hostile St James’ Park for season opener
