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Luke Osman

Luke Osman

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Football Content Executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd.

Kovacic and Son hand Saints boost ahead of festive fixtures
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Kovacic and Son hand Saints boost ahead of festive fixtures

Southampton face two of the ‘big six’ in the upcoming spell of fixtures over the festive period, with clashes against Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur approaching. Saints play the Blues next on Boxing Day at Stamford Bridge, while a home match against Spurs will await them on New Year’s Day. It would be fair to say […]

Stephens overcame neck scare to star in Villa win
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Stephens overcame neck scare to star in Villa win

Ralph Hasenhuttl revealed after Southampton’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa that Jack Stephens brushed off a minor neck problem to help his side to three crucial points. Stephens was able to nod home Saints’ second of the afternoon to contribute to a vital victory, which lifted them above their opponents and out of the relegation […]

Aston Villa 1-3 Southampton: Four Findings
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Aston Villa 1-3 Southampton: Four Findings

Southampton comprehensively defeated Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon courtesy of a brace from Danny Ings and a goal from Jack Stephens, securing a 3-1 win. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side climbed out of the bottom three, leapfrogged their counterparts, and moved three points clear of Dean Smith’s men in the process. Saints started on the front foot […]

Saints fans hail Armstrong’s performance at Villa
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Saints fans hail Armstrong’s performance at Villa

Stuart Armstrong delivered a positive performance during Southampton’s 3-1 win at Aston Villa on Saturday. The Scotland international made his highly-anticipated return to the starting line-up as Saints grabbed three points to move out of the relegation zone in time for Christmas. Armstrong operated as a wider attacking midfielder in Ralph Hasenhuttl’s preferred 4-2-2-2 shape, […]

Southampton linked with move for Josh Brownhill
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Southampton linked with move for Josh Brownhill

Southampton are among a host of clubs interested in moving for Bristol City midfielder Josh Brownhill in January, according to claims from TEAMtalk. Saints, along with Burnley, Brighton and Hove Albion and Bournemouth, are said to have emerged as potential suitors for the playmaker, whose form has earned him plenty of admirers. Brownhill operates in […]

Leeds linked with Adams swoop
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Leeds linked with Adams swoop

According to a report from Football Insider, Leeds United have entered the race to sign Che Adams from Southampton. The 23-year-old has not started a game for Saints since September, with Ralph Hasenhuttl preferring Danny Ings, Michael Obafemi and Shane Long of late. Having netted 22 goals in the Championship for Birmingham City last season, […]

Five reasons why Joakim Maehle would be a good buy for Saints
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Five reasons why Joakim Maehle would be a good buy for Saints

Southampton are believed to be keen on signing Joakim Maehle from Genk in January. Saints have held a long-term interest in the 22-year-old, who has emerged as one of Europe’s most promising right-backs in recent seasons. Maehle was a target for Ralph Hasenhuttl in the winter transfer window last year, but no move came to […]

Valladolid keen to keep hold of Saints target Salisu
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Valladolid keen to keep hold of Saints target Salisu

Real Valladolid sporting director Miguel Angel Gomez has insisted that the club are keen to keep hold of Mohammed Salisu in January amid speculation linking him with a move to Southampton and Manchester United. The 20-year-old defender has been in good form this season, and as a consequence of his €12 million release clause in […]

Manchester United pursuing Saints target Todibo
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Manchester United pursuing Saints target Todibo

Manchester United appear to be interested in signing Jean-Clair Todibo, who has been heavily linked with Southampton in the past week. According to claims from Spanish news outlet Sport, as cited by Inside Futbol, the Red Devils have entered the race to recruit the 19-year-old, who could be on the move in January. Todibo has […]

Saints fans urge Hasenhuttl to start Adams at Villa
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Saints fans urge Hasenhuttl to start Adams at Villa

Che Adams has had a difficult start to life at Southampton following his £15 million move from Birmingham City in the summer. The forward found the back of the net on 22 occasions for the Blues in the Championship last season and looked sharp for his new club in pre-season. However, he has not yet […]

Nicholas predicts Villa to beat Saints
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Nicholas predicts Villa to beat Saints

Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas believes Southampton will fall to a third consecutive Premier League defeat against Aston Villa on Saturday. Saints head into the match on the back of losses to Newcastle United and West Ham United, with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men currently sat in the relegation zone. Villa, though, have lost their three most-recent […]

Selection dilemmas that Hasenhuttl faces against Aston Villa
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Selection dilemmas that Hasenhuttl faces against Aston Villa

Southampton travel to Aston Villa this weekend as they attempt to climb out of the relegation zone. Only a win will do for Saints, who sit in 18th place and behind Saturday’s opponents only on goal difference after a dismal first half of the season. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side head into this fixture on the back […]