The Southampton fans have arrived here at the Transfer Tavern nice and early for a quick pint, before they board their bus to Wembley Stadium to see their side take on Manchester United in the EFL Cup Final.

It has been a superb run to the final from the Saints who ousted Liverpool in the semi-final, setting up an intriguing looking encounter with a rampant Red Devils outfit.

After losing boss Ronald Koeman during the summer it was expected to be a season of struggle for the Saints, but Frenchman Claude Puel has picked up where Koeman left off and has done superbly well to reach a final in his first campaign in English football.

One Southampton fan is feeling quite emotional this morning in the Tavern, stating that he would love to see the Saints get their hands on a trophy and he is looking forward to the game.

Lee Clarke looks at two reasons why Southampton can genuinely beat Manchester United today.

Nathan Redmond

The 22-year-old is one of the brightest prospects in English football right now and his form leading up to the final has been magnificent.

If the Saints are to get one over Manchester United then they will need Redmond to be firing on all cylinders this afternoon.

One Southampton fan is in optimistic mood as he sups his latest pint and he thinks that Redmond is too good for Southampton, stating that it is only a matter of time before he leaves the club for a top four side.

Team spirit

What Southampton lack in ability they more than compensate for with bucket loads of togetherness and that could be vital this weekend in such a big game.

Claude Puel deserves immense credit for the way in which he has put the current Southampton team together and it would be a real tribute to his management should the Saints win this Sunday.

Two Southampton fans are having a pre-match glass of champagne and they think that the Saints will win today, stating that the difference will come in the middle of the park where he feels the Saints are superior to United.