Southampton boss Ruben Selles admits teams who try and solely defend against Newcastle United rarely keep a clean sheet at St James' Park. The Saints were the latest side to experience a Tyneside defeat after succumbing to Eddie Howe's relentless Magpies in the second-half on Super Sunday.
Selles' side, who remain rock-bottom of the Premier League, took an unexpected lead shortly before half-time as Stuart Armstrong finished off a sweeping counter attack after Bruno Guimaraes was dispossessed. However, Howe introduced Callum Wilson at half-time and Newcastle soon reaped the rewards.
The striker helped himself to his third brace of the month, while Theo Walcott also put the ball in his own net in the eventual 3-1 Newcastle win. Speaking at full-time, Selles was full of praise for the Champions League-chasing outfit.
