by Martin Rowe
Southampton travel to Sunderland this weekend for a crunch relegation battle.
The Saints lie four points above the drop zone but a win this weekend will seal their safety.
Like the Saints, Sunderland are in desperate need of the points as they lie a point and a place below Southampton.
Luke Shaw returned for the defeat to Spurs and looks set to continue at left back while Morgan Schneiderlin may return to the side after missing last weekend’s match.
The Saints know that a win this weekend will secure their Premier League survival with Wigan lying four points behind them occupying the final relegation spot.
The Saints travel to Sunderland on Sunday May 12 with a 3pm kick off at the Stadium of light.