Saints' goal droughtpublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 19 August 2017
Southampton v West Ham (15:00 BST)
A pessimist would say this has got 0-0 written all over it.
Not me. I'm going for an 4-4 thriller.
Summary
Southampton started campaign with a goalless draw against Swansea
West Ham lost 4-0 at Man United
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Saints' goal droughtpublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 19 August 2017
Postpublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 19 August 2017
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It feels like it's *always* sunny at St Mary's - no matter what time of year it is.
The Saints supporters are cooling off with club-branded fans (we mean the paper ones, not the human kind), while one West Ham fan has come prepared with a sombrero for the occasion.
We're 15 minutes away from kick-off.
Teenage kickspublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 19 August 2017
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Although the result wasn't pretty, there was one good thing that came from West Ham's 4-0 defeat by Man United: young Declan Rice.
The 18-year-old Irishman came off the bench at Old Trafford and he did well enough to earn his first Premier League start at St Mary's today.
Manager Slaven Bilic said: "He deserved his chance and took it. He did not look overawed in any way and although it was a difficult match for us, the experience will be invaluable for him."
Image source, Getty ImagesThe new kid in redpublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 19 August 2017
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Mario Lemina makes his Southampton debut today in the number 18 shirt.
The Gabon international, 23, was Mauricio Pellegrino's second signing of the summer, arriving from Juventus for a club-record £18.1m.
Lemina made 42 appearances for Juve in two seasons, going on loan from Marseille in 2015 before a £7.5m move last summer.
He was an unused substitute in last weekend's draw at Swansea.
Image source, Getty ImagesTeam newspublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 19 August 2017
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Southampton hand record signing Mario Lemina his debut in midfield.
The £18.1m summer buy from Juventus starts ahead of James Ward-Prowse in the Saints' only change from the 0-0 draw with Swansea.
West Ham make four changes from their 4-0 defeat by Manchester United.
Michail Antonio returns from injury, while Jose Fonte, Aaron Cresswell and 18-year-old Declan Rice are all included in the starting XI.
Angelo Ogbonna, Arthur Masuaku, Pedro Obiang and Edimilson Fernandes drop out.
On the opening weekend...published at 14:33 British Summer Time 19 August 2017
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Mauricio Pellegrino started life as Southampton manager with a 0-0 draw against Swansea.
His side had 29 shots in total but could only get two on target as their scoring drought extended to six home games.
But they had a better time than today's opponent, West Ham.
Slaven Bilic's side were thrashed 4-0 by Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 19 August 2017
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Judging by the reaction from these lads, the opening weekend of the Premier League wasn't a joyous one for Southampton or West Ham.
Things can only get better, right?
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