Ronald Koeman feels Southampton are benefitting from a similar situation Liverpool found themselves in last season.
The Saints will stay in second spot in the Premier League tonight whatever result they get at Aston Villa tonight.
A fifth straight league win will see the coastal club close the gap on leaders Chelsea to 4 points.
Manager Koeman is hopeful the run will continue
The Saints boss feels the lack of midweek fixtures, as Liverpool found last season, helps their cause
