We’re six games into the season and Saints sit 19th, with five losses from our opening six to equal the worst start since 1998-99. The latest, a 3-1 humbling at Bournemouth, and with away trips to Arsenal and Manchester City before October is finished, things look bleak.

Southampton manager Russell Martin accused his players of lacking fight, aggression and courage as he took responsibility for a "ridiculous" first-half performance in their comprehensive 3-1 defeat to rivals Bournemouth.