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Bournemouth 0-3 Southampton: Ruthless Redmond propels Saints into FA Cup semis

Nathan Redmond of Southampton celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during The Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Bournemouth...

Nathan Redmond scored a brace and assisted another as Southampton booked their FA Cup semi-final berth for the second time in four seasons, easing past Jonathan Woodgate’s Bournemouth. Supposed to be a welcome distraction from Championship rigours, the gulf in quality was clear – it would’ve been worse for the Cherries, had VAR not disallowed two goals. Continue reading “Bournemouth 0-3 Southampton: Ruthless Redmond propels Saints into FA Cup semis”

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Manchester City 2-1 Southampton: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis

Kyle Walker celebrates his late winner against Southampton as Manchester City came from behind to win

Late strikes from Sergio Aguero and Kyle Walker proved enough for Manchester City to snatch a nervy win against a determined Southampton display at the Ethiad, just eight days on from the Saints’ record-breaking 9-0 defeat by Leicester. Continue reading “Manchester City 2-1 Southampton: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis”

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Southampton 3-2 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points

Charlie Austin (far left) celebrates his late winner to sink Arsenal

Southampton ended Arsenal‘s 22-match unbeaten run during an action-packed Premier League affair at St. Mary’s yesterday afternoon. Which players excelled while others struggled on the south Coast?  Continue reading “Southampton 3-2 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points”

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Southampton 2-2 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops

Herrera celebrates his equaliser during a frenetic affair on the south Coast

Manchester United battled back from a two-goal deficit to secure a hard-fought point against Southampton at St. Mary’s in Saturday’s evening kick-off – but neither side left particularly happy. Who struggled while others impressed under the lights down the south Coast?  Continue reading “Southampton 2-2 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Everton 2-1 Southampton: 5 Hits and Flops

Everton v Southampton - Premier League

Everton recorded their first Premier League win of the campaign with a narrow 2-1 victory over Southampton, but how did some of the players fare on Merseyside?  Continue reading “Everton 2-1 Southampton: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Three keys to success for Mark Hughes at Southampton

Mark Hughes had the perfect start to life at St Mary's this past weekend. Will the resounding FA Cup quarterfinal win away to Wigan provide an effective morale boost for the Saints with difficult Premier League fixtures ahead?

Mark Hughes was announced as Southampton’s new manager last week. The 54-year-old hit the ground running with a 2-0 FA Cup quarterfinal win over Wigan. The Saints are into the semi-finals for the first time since 2003.

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Southampton edging closer to £11m deal for Norwich’s Nathan Redmond

Reports: Southampton edging closer to £11m deal for Norwich's Nathan Redmond

Following the Canaries’ relegation from the top flight in May, their star winger has been linked with a move to remain in the Premier League – and Southampton appear close to completing the signing of the 22-year-old English international.

Southampton are reportedly close to completing the signing of Norwich City winger Nathan Redmond, for a transfer fee believed to be in the region of £11million pounds. The talented 22-year-old winger, who spent 11 years (three senior) at Birmingham City before a switch to the Canaries followed swiftly at the start of the 2013 summer transfer window.

Since then, he has continued to progress at a steady rate and has established himself as an integral figure in Alex Neil‘s side over the past two seasons. Following their underachieving campaign in the Premier League this past term, it comes as no surprise that other top flight clubs had been linked with a move for Redmond, including newly-promoted side Middlesbrough as well as Stoke City and West Ham to name just a few.

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