Southampton v Bournemouth – Report and analysis

Wilshere’s role

Arsenal loanee Jack Wilshere hasn’t started a game for Eddie Howe since their loss at West Brom back in February, however, his performance at Southampton could well change that.

The England international, whose future still remains uncertain despite Howe’s desire to land a permanent deal, looked to give the entire side a lift with his introduction in the second half. The visitors did have the better of it after the interval but looked far more threatening with their summer coup on the pitch, something to think about for Howe ahead of Anfield on Wednesday.