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Is it naive for a promoted side to play possession football in the Premier League?
Southampton have stood out for their commitment to playing out from the back … but they only have one point
By Ryan Benson for Opta Analyst
Love or loathe their style of football, Southampton are one of the most interesting promoted teams we have seen in the Premier League. You may not like the way they play, some may even call it boring, but they have a bold approach and – so far – they are sticking to it.
Are they naive? Perhaps. Do some of their own fans wish they would switch it up somewhat? Quite possibly. But football does not do one-size-fits-all and there is no plan, system or philosophy that is utterly foolproof – it would be pretty dull if there was such a thing.
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