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Rob Sills

Rob Sills

Sports Journalist · 94 articles

Could Charlie Austin be the answer to Saints’ scoring woes?
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Could Charlie Austin be the answer to Saints’ scoring woes?

Southampton almost doubled the number of goals they’ve scored at home this season with a resounding 4-1 victory over struggling Everton on Sunday. Two of these goals came from striker Charlie Austin, whose two second-half headers helped Saints on their way. It was the front man’s first Premier League start of the season, and he certainly […]

Key Battles: Everton (H)
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Key Battles: Everton (H)

Southampton are in Premier League action again this weekend, as they prepare to face managerless Everton on Sunday. After a 3-0 drubbing away to Liverpool last weekend, Saints will be hoping to get back on track against the Toffees, who have recently been uninspiring themselves. David Unsworth’s side will need to bounce back after they […]

Liverpool vs Southampton: Last time out
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Liverpool vs Southampton: Last time out

Southampton return from the international break, facing a tough trip to free-scoring Liverpool, in the Premier League this weekend. Mauricio Pellegrino’s side lost out 1-0 to a stubborn Burnley side before the international period, whilst Liverpool comfortably beat West Ham 4-1 at the London Stadium. The Anfield club currently sit in 5th place in the […]

Southampton vs Burnley: Combined XI
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Southampton vs Burnley: Combined XI

Southampton face Burnley in their next Premier League clash at St Mary’s on Saturday. The Lancashire side sit 7th in the table at present, three spots above a tenth placed Saints. Victory for the visitors this weekend could lift Sean Dyche’s men into the top six. Mauricio Pellegrino’s side held out for a 1-1 draw […]

Brighton vs Southampton: Match Preview
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Brighton vs Southampton: Match Preview

Southampton travel to newly-promoted Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, in their first away trip across the south coast this season. The Saints will be looking to build on their 1-0 win over West Brom last weekend, with their hosts eyeing back-to-back wins, after their emphatic 3-0 win away at West Ham. Steve Sidwell appears […]

Match Preview: Southampton vs West Brom
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Match Preview: Southampton vs West Brom

Southampton have another home fixture this weekend, as they prepare to face West Brom at St Mary’s Stadium, in what will be former striker Jay Rodriguez’s first game back on the South Coast since joining the Baggies. The Saints drew 2-2 against Newcastle last time out, and will be looking to build on their performance when […]

Newcastle (H) – Key Battles
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Newcastle (H) – Key Battles

Southampton return from the international break on Sunday with a home clash against Newcastle United. The Saints will be looking to defeat their Premier League counterparts, who sit three places above them in the table. A victory for Mauricio Pellegrino’s men would see them leapfrog Newcastle, but that’s much easier said than done! The Magpies […]

What can Saints do to halt their stuttering run of form?
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What can Saints do to halt their stuttering run of form?

Southampton have made quite an underwhelming start to the new Premier League season, as they sit 12th in the table after seven games. Mauricio Pellegrino’s goal-shy side have only scored five times this season, despite dominating fixtures and having plenty of scoring opportunities. Saints have failed to score in 10 of their last 14 league […]

Rickie Lambert’s top five Southampton goals
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Rickie Lambert’s top five Southampton goals

Southampton legend Rickie Lambert called time on a fairy tale career on Monday, after being released by Cardiff City. Lambert worked his way up from the lower leagues playing for Macclesfield Town, Stockport County, Rochdale and Bristol Rovers, before being snapped up by Saints for just over £1m. He played a huge role in Saints’ […]

Last time out: Stoke (A)
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Last time out: Stoke (A)

Southampton visit Stoke City in the Premier League this weekend, with both sides making rather underwhelming starts to the season. Mark Hughes’ side, who sit 16th in the table, come into this game fresh off the back of a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Chelsea last week. Southampton lost 1-0 at home to Manchester […]

Stoke City (A) – Who is the dangerman?
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Stoke City (A) – Who is the dangerman?

Southampton take on Stoke City at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday, with both sides looking to make amends from their respective losses last weekend. Stoke, who were thrashed 4-0 by Chelsea on home soil, have a lot of defensive issues at the moment, with several members of their back-line doubtful through injury. Southampton played out […]

Manchester United (H) – Three stand-out Saints
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Manchester United (H) – Three stand-out Saints

Southampton played out a hard-fought game against Manchester United on Saturday, one where perhaps the better side lost. The Red Devils overcame the Saints 1-0 at St Mary’s, with Belgian talisman Romelu Lukaku bagging his sixth goal of the season. After a slow start by the home side, United took the lead after Lukaku met […]