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WOLVES are hoping to continue their flying start in the Premier League with a win over Southampton who were beaten easily by Liverpool last week.

Wolves were 1-0 down to Man Utd but put in a gutsy performance to rescue a point after a brilliantly taken Joao Moutinho equaliser.

Saints, on the other hand, were beaten comfortably by table-toppers Liverpool in a timid performance where they only recorded one shot on target.

Key Man

Ruben Neves had a brilliant season last season and his form has carried over this term, but in recent performances his compatriot and team mate Joao Moutinho has also played superbly.

The Portuguese international blasted in the equalising goal against Man Utd last week and drew praise from Jose Mourinho - his first league goal in 28 games.

The new recruit has now provided a goal and an assist for his side this term and is proving to be a valuable asset to the Premier League newcomers.

Weakest Link

Danish defender Jannik Vestergaard made an assured start to his Saints career since his £18m move from Borussia Monchengladbach.

However, his performances have dropped recently and he was at fault for Liverpool's second goal last week as he allowed Matip to win a free header.

Southampton are on a barren streak having won just once in their last five league games - they will be hoping their new recruit can turn his fortunes as soon as possible.

The stat that matters

Wolves have had 89 shots on goal this season, only the top three sides (Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea) have had more shots this season.

This stat shows how newcomers Wolves have had no fear in their opening fixtures and are playing just as they did in their Championship winning season last year.

Likely line-ups

Wolves: Patricio, Bennet, Coady, Boly, Doherty, Moutinho, Neves, Jonny, Jota, Costa, Jimenez

Southampton: McCarthy, Soares, Vestergaard, Hoedt, Bertrand, Ward-Prowse, Lemina, Hojbjerg, Redmond, Ings, Austin

What the managers said

Ahead of their Saints clash, manager Nuno said: "We cannot dream and expect these things to happen. Tomorrow we have to look and work hard for the chance to come. First you have to produce it.

"The way to do it is work harder, in the training sessions, knowing the players' confidence and talent will come naturally."

Ahead of their clash with Wolves, Mark Hughes said: "They are very positive and proficient in what they do, having come off the back of a really outstanding season last year so they are in a really good frame of mind confidence-wise.

"We will have to be ready for them, but clearly we have threats of our own which we can test them with."

Prediction

Wolves have a very strong team and with home advantage they will be very hard to challenge: 3-1 to Nuno's men.

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