Burnley won the season-opening reverse fixture 3-0, a result that set Southampton up for a miserable autumn. Both sides are now sitting comfortably in mid-table, but neither manager seems likely to accept any drop in intensity after the winter break. James Ward-Prowse is in contention after suffering a cut to his knee in the FA Cup defeat to Tottenham, while Matt Lowton and Charlie Taylor face late fitness tests for Burnley. Ashley Barnes, who scored twice in the August game at Turf Moor, remains sidelined with a groin problem. Burnley are something of a bogey side for Southampton; the Saints are winless in their last six Premier League meetings, scoring only two goals. Niall McVeighSaturday 12.30pm BT Sport 1 Continue readingreadfullarticle
