Shane Long is likely to miss the game against Newcastle United after picking up an injury on International duty for the Republic Of Ireland.
Shane Long looks set to miss out against the Magpies a team he scored against in both games two seasons ago when they were relegated from the Championship, heading a last minute equaliser at St James Park in the opening game of the season and then scoring early on in a 3-1 home win in April 2016 as the Mags headed towards the Championship.
The loss of Long will be a blow to Saints as although he has not scored, he has looked the best man leading the line in Mauricio Pellegrino's lone striker formation.
Saints will not be short of options to replace him with both Manolo Gabbiadini and Charlie Austin in contention for a place in the starting line up.