Southampton and Watford will both start life under new managers when they take to the pitch at St Mary’s on Saturday.

Claude Puel will begin his tenure in charge of the Saints, after taking over from Ronald Koeman, while Walter Mazzarri has replaced Quique Sanchez Flores at the Hornets.

Both new bosses will want to get off to the best possible start in 2016/17, but while Watford have managed to keep hold of their stars in Troy Deeney and Odion Ighalo over the summer, Southampton have lost yet more of theirs – with Graziano Pelle and Sadio Mane both departing the club.

Southampton will be without Ryan Bertrand after the left-back suffered up a knee injury in training following his return from Euro 2016 with England.

Jose Fonte and Cedric Soares are doubts despite rejoining training but Virgil van Dijk has recovered from a knock.

New signings Isaac Success and Brice Dja Djedje will miss out for Watford with foot and leg injuries respectively.

Valon Behrami and Adlene Guedioura are also doubts as they recover from recent injuries, but Craig Cathcart is expected to play despite a back issue.

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Southampton are unbeaten in their last five league meetings with Watford (W3 D2 L0).

Only Leicester City (42) have won more Premier League points in 2016 than Southampton (39).

Puel will become the seventh different French manager in Premier League history – just three of the previous six have managed over 20 matches in the competition.

Ighalo has scored just two goals in 18 Premier League appearances in 2016 so far; this after netting 13 goals in 19 PL apps for Watford in 2015.

The top two goalscorers for Southampton in the Premier League last season have both left the club this summer – Pelle and Mané (11 goals each).

This will be the first time two opposing managers have faced each other in their first-ever Premier League games since the opening day of the 2004-05 season (Iain Dowie v Nigel Worthington and Jacques Santini v Rafael Benitez).

The last Southampton manager to win their opening Premier League game in charge was Paul Sturrock back in March 2004 (2-0 vs Liverpool).

NaijaBet Odds

As at this post Southampton has 1.79  odd to win the match on NaijaBet while watford  has 4.50 odd to win the match also, while the odd to draw the match is 3.48

It is becoming clearer that Chelsea can not defend their Premier League title in 2015-16. The fight on the table is at the pick with three clubs (Leicester City, Tottenham, Arsenal) running for the title. The current leading club is leading with just 2 points as at this time.

The question is, Who will be on top come May? Could Leicester City, Tottenham or Arsenal get into the mix?

Can Leicester do the unthinkable? Will this finally be Arsenal’s year? At this stage last year, 13 points separated the top four, a gap which stands at just four points this season.

On NaijaBet.com, odd on Leicester City to win is 2.00, Tottenham to win is 3.90 and Arsenal to win is 2.37.

Some Insight Into The Present Top Three

Arsenal

Strengths:

Arsenal have the creative brilliance of Mesut Ozil and goals from the attackers of the calibre of Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez. A crucial new factor is the vastly experienced Petr Cech in goal – not just a calming influence and world-class goalkeeper, but also a personality who knows what it takes to win Premier Leagues at Chelsea.

Weaknesses:

Arsenal’s weaknesses are they have too many players in one position and not enough width and balance in their team. Defensively they can be suspect when they haven’t got the ball so they can be vulnerable when they don’t dominate the ball.

Mental fragility. Have not yet provided conclusive evidence that they have conquered this block – and suspicions that flaw remains were raised again by the shocking 4-0 loss at Southampton on Boxing Day. Arsenal also suffer too many injuries.

What manager Arsene Wenger says: “In 2015, if you look back and try to analyse, we have been consistent and overall we had quite a positive year. We have stabilised defensively and improved our record against the strong teams in the Premier League. So it looks like we are on the right trend, the right way.”

On NaijaBet.com, odd on Arsenal to win is 2.37.

Leicester

Strengths:

Goals and brilliance in the shape of Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez. Desire and intensity all over the pitch and an outstanding midfield player in N’Golo Kante. Atmosphere at the King Power Stadium is also a huge driving force.

Weaknesses:

Shallow depth of squad and it would be a devastating blow if either Vardy or Mahrez were to suffer any injury that would sideline them for a lengthy period of time. The size of their squad may also be examined by the intense pressing style employed by manager Claudio Ranieri and epitomised by Vardy, Mahrez and Kante. May run out of steam.

It’s probably a danger for them to think ‘we’ve got a chance’. All of a sudden they are thinking they have something to lose for the first time and it’s changed slightly. It was blasé and now they have something tangible to hold on to. All of a sudden then there’s a little bit of pressure.

What manager Claudio Ranieri says: “Every match is difficult for us. This league is very crazy…nobody wants to win the league. It’s very strange. We’re the basement and the other teams are a villa with a swimming pool. It’s not easy for us but we want to fight with everybody. It’s a miracle what we’re doing. I’d love this to continue but it’s not easy.”

On NaijaBet.com, odd on Leicester City to win is 2.00.

Tottenham

Strengths:

PM: A young, vibrant squad under the guidance of an outstanding young manager in Mauricio Pochettino who now has Spurs playing the intense pressing game he demands. They have a regular source of goals in Harry Kane also a shining star is emerging in Dele Alli.

Weaknesses:

Will the goals still come if Kane gets injured? And will they have the squad and the mental strength to cope if expectations rise further and they actually get close to that first title since 1961? They may – but it is an unknown quantity.

Spurs have been the most consistent in my view. When I saw them they lacked balance and width at home but they are tough to play against. They might just get away with Harry Kane. If he gets injured, can they replace him?

What manager Mauricio Pochettino says: “I think the numbers reflect that the title is always possible. You need to show the strength during the whole season, we start to speak today about the title, but it is still most important to work hard.”

On NaijaBet.com, odd on Tottenham to win is 3.90.

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Sporting Gijon vs Real Madrid Match Preview Prediction Live Score Streaming La Liga 2015-16: Sunday, 23rd of August 2015, the allpowerful Real Madrid will travel to quantify forces using the starters Sporting de Gijon at El Molinon of the Spanish Liga BBVA for Round 1.

There’s a brand new skipper in the helm of the boat, that was somewhat adrift for substantial intervals throughout last season of Real Madrid. Rafael Benitez is the latest guy in charge and although his nomination may not happen to be consensual, the Merengues’ assistants used to the thought.

Real Madrid did good through the preseason matches and were just defeated by a slim margin, and twice, Bayern Munich and by AS Roma. Denis Cheryshev, the Russian wonderboy, has additionally returned to Villarreal from his loan, and he’s, in accordance with a significant future strength for the team, Rafa Benitez.

The first match for the newest La Liga effort of real Madrid is a naturally complex journey to El Molinon to confront the beginners of Sporting Gijon.

For Sporting de Gijon, to the primary grade of Spanish soccer they’ve returned following a glorious effort at Liga Adelante last period nevertheless they now have to be at their finest to be competitive at among the best football leagues On the Planet.

Former Barcelona centre back Abelardo Fernandez, their manager, is carrying out an excellent job using the soccer fashion as well as the Asturian team they showcased last period was not rather unimpressive. Gijon were penalized throughout summer time which was just recently lifted using a transport prohibition and for that reason they’re on the procedure for strengthening their team. Omar Mascarell arrived on loan from Real Madrid as well as the Paraguayan has joined them on loan in the past day or two additionally from AS Roma.

Match Details:

Event: La Liga 2015-16
Teams: Sporting Gijon vs Real Madrid
Date: Sunday, 23 August 2015
Time: 18:30 UTC (19:30 UK)
Venue: El Molinón, Asturias

Sporting de Gijón

Stats: W-2 L-2 D-1
Recent Form: LWLDW

Real Madrid

Stats: W-3 L-1 D-1
Recent Form: DLWWW

La Liga Sporting Gijon vs Real Madrid Match Prediction

Real Madrid: 45%
Sporting Gijon: 36%
Draw: 19%

La Liga Sporting Gijon vs Real Madrid Match Possible Line-ups

Sporting Gijon: Cuéllar, Lora, Hernandez, Espinoza, Lopez, Alvarez, Cases, Carmona, Guerrero, Fraile, Castro
Real Madrid: Navas, Danilo, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Kroos, Modric, Bale, James Rodriguez, Ronaldo, Jese

Injury or Suspended Players

Sporting de Gijon: None
Real Madrid: Fabio Coentrao, Karim Benzema

NaijaBet odds

As at this post Sporting de Gijon  has 10.22  odd to win the match on NaijaBet while Real Madrid has 1.25 odd to win the match also, while the odd to draw the match is 5.73

The Dutch winger wants to make it two wins from two when Pep Guardiola’s men travel to the Wirsol Rhein-Neckar-Arena this weekend

Arjen Robben has demanded another dominant performance from Bayern Munich in their Bundesliga clash at Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Bayern, in the hunt for a record fourth consecutive league title, began their Bundesliga campaign with a 5-0 demolition of Hamburg last Friday.

Thomas Muller’s double, combined with goals from Medhi Benatia, Robert Lewandowski and debutant Douglas Costa sealed the rout, but Robben asserted that Hoffenheim will provide a sterner opposition, although they have yet to beat Bayern in 14 attempts.

“We must try to immediately lay down a marker,” said the winger. “[Hoffenheim] are a team that can sit and defend, but they also make good forward pressure.

“Therefore, the goal is to show them immediately that we are in control, and show positive body language and passion.”

Robben, now in his seventh season with the Bavaria giants, scored 19 goals in all competitions in 2014-15, only for his campaign to be cut short by a series of niggling injuries.

But the Dutchman, who went close to netting on several occasions against Hamburg, is now back to full fitness and is aiming to recapture his best form in the coming weeks as Bayern target yet another Bundesliga record.

“I am delighted to attack again this season and to get back on the pitch,” he added.

“All I want to do is simply be an important part of the team once again.

“To win a fourth title would be something special, because you’re part of a story that lasts forever.”

Hoffenheim coach Markus Gisdol, meanwhile, has had to revamp his squad after a number of high-profile departures in the close-season, including Roberto Firmino’s switch to Liverpool.

One player that has remained at the Rhein-Neckar Arena is Kevin Volland and the forward insisted that Hoffenheim must aim to attack the Bundesliga champions if they are to stand a chance of beating Pep Guardiola’s team.

“We cannot just defend, because then it will only be a matter of time until they score,” he said.

“We have to be courageous, we have to attack and be aggressive.

“Obviously, this is a risky strategy but in my view the only way to have a chance against them.”

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As at this post Hoffenheim has 8.30  odd to win the match on NaijaBet while Bayern Munich has 1.30 odd to win the match also, while the odd to draw the match is 5.45