It’s a brilliant time to be a Southampton fan with life in the Premier League going better than ever and confidence at an all-time high, which is why some supporters are aiming for the limit.
With Southampton rising to 9th with 31 points, it’s #spurs in the #FACup next#saintsfc fans, is this a competition that you’d really like to field a strong side and have a real go in?
Or do you think full concentration should be on the league?
Who HAS to start Saturday?
— Tom Murray (@T214Murray) January 22, 2020
The Saints welcome Tottenham this weekend in the fourth round of the FA Cup, opposition Southampton have already beaten in 2020 following their 1-0 victory over Spurs on New Years Day in one of the club’s best results and performances of the season.
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And some Southampton fans on social media are starting to believe that a cup run this season could be on this year should the Saints again get the better of Tottenham.
Here’s what a few Saints supporters had to say on the prospect of the club prioritising a run in the FA Cup this season…
I’ll be very surprised if it isn’t a full strength team. Ings and Adams to start upfront. Really hope Ralph has a proper crack at the FA cup this year, even if it means sacrificing a couple of league games #SaintsFC
— Liam Houghton (@Liam_Houghton98) January 22, 2020
Win the cup we get European football and finish in the European places why not go for it
— David Asher (@DavidAs38212854) January 23, 2020
Go for the cup
— Justin woodward (@JustinWoody76) January 22, 2020
FA CUP
— antineil (@antineil) January 22, 2020
I would play a strong side. Keep the momentum going. Spurs are there for the taking.
— Tom Forder (@tomforder69) January 22, 2020
FA Cup our best/only chance of a trophy, it’s a massive game
— SFC Programmes (@SaintsProgs) January 22, 2020
Southampton have had moderate success in the FA Cup in recent years, with the Saints reaching the semi-finals of the famous competition in the 2016/17 season.
