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

Southampton make the short trip along the coast this week as they face Chris Hughton’s Brighton in the second  round of the Carabao Cup. The Saints have had an indifferent season to date, collecting just one point from their opening three clashes in the league and have generally under-performed so far. Brighton have seen a […]

Southampton v Leicester City: Match Preview
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Southampton v Leicester City: Match Preview

Southampton go in search of their first victory of the new season this weekend after collecting just one point from their opening two matches against Burnley and Everton. Both teams will be looking to kick on after making different starts to the season. Mark Hughes’ side have struggled in the opening games, putting in some […]

Everton vs Southampton: Preview
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Everton vs Southampton: Preview

Southampton manager Mark Hughes believes it could be a ‘good time’ to face Everton following a summer of transition at Goodison Park. Both sides opened their respective campaigns with draws, with Saints being held 0-0 by Burnley while Everton drew 2-2 with Premier League new boys Wolves. The two teams will be looking to earn […]

Who was your man of the match? – Burnley (H)
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Who was your man of the match? – Burnley (H)

Southampton opened their Premier League season with a 0-0 draw with Burnley at St Mary’s Stadium this afternoon. The visitors were far superior for much of the first half, but the tables were turned in the second when the hosts really piled on the pressure and could have even won the game themselves. Both sides’ […]

Southampton vs Burnley: Match Preview
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Southampton vs Burnley: Match Preview

The new Premier League season kicks off at St Mary’s on Sunday, as Southampton face up to Burnley. Mark Hughes’ side have had a mixed pre-season, recording three wins, one draw and two losses. Saints beat Spanish side Celta Vigo in the penultimate match of pre-season at St Mary’s, but go into the season on […]

Five facts about new Saints midfielder Stuart Armstrong
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Five facts about new Saints midfielder Stuart Armstrong

Southampton have confirmed their first signing of the summer, securing a deal for 26-year-old attacking midfielder Stuart Armstrong from Celtic. Armstrong joins for a sum £7 million and has put pen to paper on a four-year deal at St Mary’s. So, to help you get to know Saints’ first summer signing a little bit better, […]

Ajax closing in on deal with Southampton for Tadic
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Ajax closing in on deal with Southampton for Tadic

Ajax and Southampton appear to be closing in on a £18 million deal for attacking midfielder Dusan Tadic, according to Sky Sports. Twitter: SKY SOURCES: @AFCAjax close to agreeing £18m deal with @SouthamptonFC for Dusan Tadic. #SSN https://t.co/gV45cunkJg (@SkySportsNews) The Serbian is keen to move back to Holland after a four-year spell at Southampton in which […]

Gabbiadini’s agent delivers update on his future at Southampton
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Gabbiadini’s agent delivers update on his future at Southampton

Southampton forward Manolo Gabbiadini’s agent has claimed his player is content at the club, as reported by TMW. There have been numerous reports suggesting the player will leave the Saints after being forced to play a rotational role last term, appearing in just 17 matches in all competitions. The Italian joined the Saints back in […]

Hughes happy with his decision to take Saints job last season
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Hughes happy with his decision to take Saints job last season

Southampton manager Mark Hughes has admitted that he is delighted that he took the “high risk” Saints job at the back-end of last season, as reported by the club’s official website. The Welshman guided the club to Premier League safety last season after taking over in March following a 3-0 defeat at Newcastle United. He has […]

Manchester City forward admits Bertrand was the best player he faced
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Manchester City forward admits Bertrand was the best player he faced

Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has admitted that Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand was his most difficult opponent in his first season in England, speaking to the Manchester Evening News. The City man played against the Saints man on the final day of the season at St Mary’s and was impressed with the way the fullback […]

Southampton join chase for Shaqiri
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Southampton join chase for Shaqiri

Southampton are one of a number of clubs tracking Stoke City attacker Xherdan Shaqiri. following his side’s relegation to the Championship, according to Talksport. The player is looking for a move away and Saints new boss Mark Hughes is keen to bring the player to St Mary’s having worked with him when the pair were […]

Ajax make Tadic their number one transfer target
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Ajax make Tadic their number one transfer target

Ajax have made Southampton midfielder Dusan Tadic their number one summer transfer target, according to De Telegraaf, as cited by Sport Witness. The Dutch side were hoping to pounce on Southampton’s impending relegation into the second tier, but the Saints pulled off their great escape. This hasn’t put Ajax off a deal and they’re now stepping […]