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Southampton were on the end of a controversial decision as they let a two-goal lead slip in a 2-2 draw against Watford at Vicarage Road. Three changes were made to the side that suffered a 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace. Wesley Hoedt and Cedric made their returns from injury, replacing Maya Yoshida and Jeremy Pied […]
Southampton suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace at St Mary’s, as Saints now find themselves truly within the relegation battle, with only goal difference keeping them out of the relegation zone. Mauricio Pellegrino made more changes to the side that defended well to pick up a point against Manchester United at […]
Southampton ended 2017 on a high after managing to leave Old Trafford with a point. Mauricio Pellegrino made changes to the side that was humiliated by Spurs at Wembley on Boxing Day. Fraser Forster was dropped after 76 straight starts and Alex McCarthy made his Premier League debut for Saints. Matt Targett was dropped and […]
It wasn’t quite the festive cheer Southampton were hoping for, as they were humiliated by Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley in a 5-2 defeat, which saw Harry Kane break multiple records. Mauricio Pellegrino made four changes to the side that suffered a disappointing draw against Huddersfield. Shane Long, Oriol Romeu, Pierre Hojbjerg and Sofiane Boufal were […]
Southampton suffered an extremely disappointing draw against newly-promoted side Huddersfield at St Mary’s in what was considered a must-win game, and now Saints are being dragged into a relegation battle. Mauricio Pellegrino made five changes to the side that was defeated by Chelsea. Ryan Bertrand and Cedric were both injured in London so those changes […]
Southampton suffered another defeat, at the hands of the holders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in London. Saints are currently on a five game win-less streak. Mauricio Pellegrino mentioned midweek that he would only select players who were 100% committed to Southampton Football Club, and it was no surprise to see Virgil van Dijk dropped on […]
Southampton were humiliated by Leicester on Claude Puel’s return to the South Coast. Mauricio Pellegrino named four changes to the side that had been rather impressive against Arsenal, including dropping the man of the match Pierre Hojbjerg and replacing him with Steven Davis. The other changes were Jack Stephens, James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond out […]
Southampton were yet again victims of a late goal, and will feel extremely disappointed, after their 1-1 draw against Arsenal at St Mary’s. Mauricio Pellegrino made four changes to the side that drew against Bournemouth. Jeremy Pied, Wesley Hoedt, Steven Davis and Sofiane Boufal dropped out for Jack Stephens, Maya Yoshida, Nathan Redmond and Pierre-Emile […]
It was heartbreak for Southampton after they fought valiantly, as deep into stoppage time, Raheem Sterling scored a sublime effort to keep Manchester City’s winning streak going. Mauricio Pellegrino opted for a defensive set-up, destined to counter attack with a 5-3-2 formation and he made four changes to the side which convincingly beat Everton. Charlie […]
Charlie Austin was at the heart of Southampton’s emphatic 4-1 victory against Everton at St Mary’s. Mauricio Pellegrino named Austin in the starting 11 for the first time this season instead of Shane Long, as well as replacing the suspended Oriol Romeu with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The final change was bringing in James Ward-Prowse for Nathan […]
Southampton were swept aside by an inspired Liverpool, as the Reds eased their way to a 3-0 victory at Anfield. Mauricio Pellegrino named two changes to the side that lost to Burnley before the international break. Wesley Hoedt was brought in to replace Maya Yoshida, but more frustratingly, Shane Long was bought in to replace […]
The pressure is heaping on Mauricio Pellegrino, after Saints suffered a home defeat against Sean Dyche’s Burnley thanks to a Sam Vokes header. Mauricio Pellegrino made two changes to the side that drew against Brighton. James Ward-Prowse and Wesley Hoedt made way for Nathan Redmond and Maya Yoshida respectively. Sean Dyche made one change to […]