Newcastle United will take on all too familiar opposition this weekend as Southampton make the long journey north to take on the high flying Magpies. Eddie Howe has won the battle of wits three times in the previous three meetings between the two sides so far this season.
The Toon thrashed Ralph Hassenhuttl's side 4-1 at St. Mary's back in November in the Premier League in an impressive team performance. Then, it was Newcastle who would secure their place in a historic Carabao Cup Final, winning both games against their second Southampton boss of the season, with a semi-final win.
The Magpies beat Nathan Jones' side 1-0 down on the south coast in a nervy affair, before a 2-1 win at St. James' Park booked their place at Wembley. Newcastle will face their third Southampton boss of the season this weekend, when Ruben Selles brings his team to Tyneside in their fight for survival.
