Five Things We Learned From Saturday’s Premier League Action: Chelsea Brilliant & Man United Can Play 4-4-2

Southampton are genuine contenders

With a whole host of players missing through injury, a tough trip to a Newcastle United side who have picked up some positive results at St. James’ Park this season looked like a tall order for Southampton. Ronald Koeman’s side continue to prove their top four credentials when questioned, however, and had a new hero to thank for the three points in the North East as new signing Eljero Elia came to the fore with two goals.