Both Southampton and Watford will be looking for their first win in Premier League 2015-16 when they lock horns at Vicarage Road on Sunday.
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Watford has now drawn all three of its opening matches of the campaign while Southampton finds itself in the relegation zone after two draws and a defeat.
Sadio Mane and Victor Wanyama both start despite intense speculation surrounding their future at Southampton.
We kick off with Chelsea visiting West Bromwich at the Hawthorns.it will be interesting to see how much of a run Mourinho will give new signing Pedro.
Quique Sanchez Flores made just one change from the side held to a goalless draw at Vicarage Road eight days ago; Jose Holebas coming into the side at left-back in place of Miguel Layun, allowing Anya to return to his natural left-wing role.
The Scotland global was key to the hosts’ bright start, although Southampton had the first real chance courtesy of Mane and his blistering pace.
Koeman’s side grew into the contest but their momentum was checked when Mane was forced off 25 minutes in having been involved in two robust challenges.
Alessandro Diamanti came on for Watford at half-time to make his debut following his arrival on loan from Guangzhou Evergrande, but strike partner Troy Deeney spurned a chance to tee him up, instead seeing a shot blocked by Steven Caulker.
Watford should have gone in front in the 67th minute when Deeney’s flick-on at a corner found Capoue two yards out, but the former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder somehow contrived to head over at the back post.
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As Watford responded, Diamanti offered a glimpse of his quality with a cross that narrowly evaded Deeney before Capoue spurned a glorious opportunity to break the deadlock.
