But with Southampton already knocked out of the FA Cup, they have had plenty of time to focus on Sunday's League Cup final against Manchester United. Gabbiadini is expected to lead the attack in what is their first cup final appearance since they lost 3-2 to Nottingham Forest in the same competition in 1979. Saints manager Claude Puel is delighted with Gabbiadini's instant impact, which has seen him become the first Southampton player to score in his opening two Premier League games since Henri Camara in 2005. "He's a very good player and a very good guy," said Tadic after the game. "Sometimes football language is the same and it's important to speak between each other to see what he likes.

Source: The Star February 21, 2017 16:52 UTC