James Ward-Prowse believes that Southampton have to beat Watford at the weekend.

The Saints are not in the drop zone, but they are painfully close to another relegation dogfight.

And they have only won a single game in the Premier League this season.

Ward-Prowse said to the Daily Echo: "We knew it was going to be tough coming here and it's obviously not the result we wanted, but it's a big wake-up call.

"We altered the formation slightly before the game and it didn't quite work but we changed it at half-time and were a lot better in the second-half.

"Although we conceded two goals, we were a lot stronger and there is no faulting the commitment or endeavour from the lads, but we can't afford to keep making mistakes and conceding goals.

"We can't start games like that and it magnifies the game on Saturday for us because it's a big game.

"Watford have started the season very well and they are in a strong position.

"You don't want to lose two games in a row.

"We've had two clean sheets prior to the City game and we are keen to get back to that.

"Every game is must-win for us.

"We've learned a lot from last season and we need to beat the teams around us first and foremost because I think that will give us the position of where we want to become the end of the season."