'Saints' captain Davis wants to end United unbeaten run

Mobeen Salih 6 years ago 2.1k
Southampton face Manchester United in their Carabao Cup opener. EFE

Southampton are hoping to cause a few Premier League upsets this season, starting against table-topping Manchester United.

Steven Davis has called on the 'Saints' faithful to make life difficult for visitors Manchester United in the Premier League.

Saturday sees the two Premier League outfits face off as United look to extend their unbeaten run so far this season, though Davis believes that Southampton can rewrite the script.

"We want some big scalps this season, we've managed to do that in previous seasons and there's no reason why we can't do it again," Davis told the 'Southern Daily Echo'.

"It's going to be a hugely difficult game for us but we believe we've got the quality to beat any team in the league. We need to show it now," said Davis.

"Every game in the Premier League, whether it's against one of the top six or any position in the league, it always has its difficulties. You need to be at your best.

"It's great if you can create that hostile atmosphere. It gives the home team such a backing as well, and really pushes them on. "Not only when you're winning or when you're hanging on to the result but whenever you're trying to get that energy from the crowd. You need that."

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