London (AFP) – Arsenal staged an incredible late fightback to rescue a 3-3 draw against Southampton, but the Premier League leaders were still left frustrated by a damaging result that put their title challenge in jeopardy on Friday. Mikel Arteta's side escaped with a point despite trailing 3-1 with just two minutes of normal time left … Continue reading Arsenal’s title hopes on rocks despite late fightback against Southampton
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Conte slams ‘selfish’ Spurs players after Southampton draw
Southampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte tore into his "selfish" players, saying they "didn't want to play under pressure" after they squandered a chance to go third in the Premier League with a 3-3 draw Saturday away to bottom-of-the-table Southampton. Spurs were on course to secure an important win in their quest … Continue reading Conte slams ‘selfish’ Spurs players after Southampton draw
Brighton beat Palace to improve Euro hopes, Brentford sink Saints
London (AFP) – Brighton bolstered their bid to qualify for Europe with a 1-0 win in their Premier League derby against Crystal Palace, while Brentford pushed Southampton deeper into relegation trouble on Wednesday. Roberto De Zerbi's side earned their first victory in eight league meetings with bitter rivals Palace thanks to Solly March's goal at the … Continue reading Brighton beat Palace to improve Euro hopes, Brentford sink Saints
Ten Hag bemoans erratic refs after Casemiro red card in Man Utd draw
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Erik ten Hag criticised "inconsistent" officials after Casemiro's second red card this season forced Manchester United to settle for a 0-0 draw against struggling Southampton on Sunday. Casemiro was sent off in the 34th minute at Old Trafford after initially being booked for his high challenge on Southampton's Carlos Alcaraz. Manchester … Continue reading Ten Hag bemoans erratic refs after Casemiro red card in Man Utd draw
Arsenal regain five-point lead with Fulham stroll, Casemiro off as Man Utd draw
London (AFP) – Arsenal powered five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a stylish 3-0 win at Fulham, while Casemiro was sent off as Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw by Southampton on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side had seen second-placed Manchester City close the gap with victory at Crystal … Continue reading Arsenal regain five-point lead with Fulham stroll, Casemiro off as Man Utd draw
Carlos Alcaraz gives Southampton a welcome lift with win over Leicester
Carlos Alcaraz’s first-half goal handed Southampton a lifeline as they secured a crucial three points in a 1-0 win over fellow relegation battlers Leicester. The Saints had gone into the game winless in eight Premier League home games, a run of matches stretching all the way back to the visit of Chelsea to St Mary’s … Continue reading Carlos Alcaraz gives Southampton a welcome lift with win over Leicester
Potter insists he is not to blame as Chelsea hit new low
London (AFP) – Graham Potter insisted he is not at fault for Chelsea's woes as the struggling Blues hit a new low in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Southampton. Potter's side were beaten by the Premier League's bottom club, who took the points home from Stamford Bridge thanks to a trademark free-kick from James Ward-Prowse late in … Continue reading Potter insists he is not to blame as Chelsea hit new low
Out-of-form Chelsea sent spinning to home loss by James Ward-Prowse’s free-kick
Chelsea’s season sunk to a new and alarming low as they were beaten 1-0 at Stamford Bridge by the Premier League’s bottom side Southampton. A converted free-kick from James Ward-Prowse on the stroke of half-time put the Saints’ captain one goal behind David Beckham in the competition’s all-time standings, and sent Graham Potter’s team to … Continue reading Out-of-form Chelsea sent spinning to home loss by James Ward-Prowse’s free-kick
Relegation-threatened Southampton lose faith in Nathan Jones
Nathan Jones has been sacked as Southampton manager after only 14 matches at the helm. Jones, 49, took charge at St Mary's last November, replacing former boss Ralph Hasenhuttl. The Welsh coach leaves Saints bottom of the table, four points from safety, having lost nine of their last 10 league outings thanks to yesterday's 2-1 … Continue reading Relegation-threatened Southampton lose faith in Nathan Jones
Pressure increases on Nathan Jones as Southampton lose at home to 10-man Wolves
Southampton were dealt a major blow in their fight for Premier League survival following a 2-1 defeat to 10-man Wolves at St Mary’s Stadium. The home side had an extra player for two-thirds of Saturday’s fixture after Mario Lemina’s controversial dismissal with only 27 minutes on the clock. Wolves came from behind to beat Southampton … Continue reading Pressure increases on Nathan Jones as Southampton lose at home to 10-man Wolves
Southampton 3 Bournemouth 3: Saints secure Premier League status with draw
Southampton secured their Premier League status for another season despite twice letting slip a lead in a 3-3 draw with Bournemouth at St Mary's Stadium. Ralph Hasenhuttl's side scored first through the in-form Shane Long but trailed 2-1 at the interval after goals from Dan Gosling and Callum Wilson. A see-saw contest on the south … Continue reading Southampton 3 Bournemouth 3: Saints secure Premier League status with draw
Southampton 3 Wolves 1: Redmond the star as Saints march towards safety
Nathan Redmond's first-half brace helped Southampton climb to the verge of Premier League survival in a 3-1 win over Wolves at St Mary's Stadium. This Saints victory - a third in four matches - combined with Cardiff City's defeat elsewhere on Saturday moved Ralph Hasenhuttl's men eight points clear of the drop zone with just … Continue reading Southampton 3 Wolves 1: Redmond the star as Saints march towards safety
Valery form earns defender new Southampton deal
Southampton have rewarded Yan Valery for a breakthrough Premier League season by giving the defender a new four-year contract. Yan Valery Valery scored his first Premier League goal with a stunning strike in a 3-2 loss at Manchester United this month and followed up with another goal in Southampton's next game, a 2-1 comeback win … Continue reading Valery form earns defender new Southampton deal