By Martin Rowe
Southampton FC will return to home soil this weekend when they host West Ham United bidding for a fourth straight win.
The Saints seem all but safe after three wins on the bounce, including disposing of Nigel Adkins’ Reading last weekend.
Jay Rodriguez who has three goals in his last three games is expected to start. Adam Lallana may also be pushing for a start after his impact from the bench in the last match when he came on to score the second goal and ensure victory.
West Ham, who drew with Liverpool last weekend, also look all but safe from relegation. But both sides will be eager to reach the 40 point mark with games to spare.
The last time Saints won four top-tier games on the bounce – the only other time they have done it in the Premier League era – was in the 2000/1 season when Glenn Hoddle was in charge.
The Saints host West Ham on Saturday April 13. Kick off 3pm.
