article_snippet.sent: Saints midfielder Steven Davis believes the fact so many Southampton players worked under Mauricio Pochettino's could give so many Southampton players the edge in this weekend's vital match against Tottenham.
article_snippet.sent: Southampton fans' goodwill towards Mauricio Pochettino's was soon eroded, though, as Saints midfielder Steven Davis departure to White Hart Lane proved the catalyst to an unparalleled summer talent drain.
article_snippet.sent: Saints midfielder Steven Davispictured against Hull earlier this month) says Southampton have an advantage over Spurs .
article_snippet.sent: Saints midfielder Steven Davis assertions come as Mauricio Pochettino's heads to Southampton for the first time since leaving .
article_snippet.sent: Victory would see Ronald Koeman's men usurp Spurs in the standings and bolster Ronald Koeman's men European chances, with Saints midfielder Steven Davis, one of many to have worked under Pochettino, well aware of what a 'big game' this is for all connected to the club. '
article_snippet.sent: Davis believes the players' knowledge of Pochettino's methods can help the players' end. '
article_snippet.sent: Hopefully that will be an advantage to us in terms of the players' as we know a bit of background . '
highlights_snippet.sent: And Saints midfielder Steven Davis is confident ahead of the clash .