Southampton vs Tottenham preview: All eyes on Sadio Mane as Saints hope to end 10 years of failing to defeat Spurs

A look ahead to this weekend's fixture at St Mary's

Southampton striker Sadio Mane (Getty Images)

It’s a big game for…

Sadio Mane: With only one point from their last four games, Southampton will need their big players to perform if they are to return to winning ways against Tottenham. Mane is a player who could help turn Southampton’s fortunes around if he is able to produce a good performance in this game.

Best stat…

10: It has been 10 years since Southampton have beaten Tottenham in any competition. A headed goal from Nigel Quashie was all that separated the sides in the Premier League fixture at St Marys.

Player to watch…

Christian Eriksen: The Danish international has scored three goals in his last three games against Southampton and will be hoping to add to that tally at St Marys.

Past three meetings…

Southampton 2 (Pelle 2) Tottenham 2 (Lamela, Chadli) Premier League, April 2015

Tottenham 1 (Eriksen) Southampton 0 Premier League, October 2014

Tottenham 3 (Eriksen 2, Sigurdsson) Southampton 2 (Rodriguez, Lallana) Premier League, March 2014

Form guide…

Southampton: WLLLDL

Tottenham: WWDDWL

Vital information…

Kick Off Time: 3pm, Saturday 19th December

TV: Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC 1.