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Taylor Harwood-Bellis ended his 16-year association with boyhood club Manchester City this past summer, agreeing to join Southampton for £15m after a successful loan spell on the south Coast last season. Four months after the move, he’s a full England international and another example youngsters in similar positions among bigger clubs can look to emulate long-term. Continue reading “Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ England debut serves as a welcome reminder for others”
Having spent two years playing in west London, where he won the FA Cup and Premier League over a decade ago, it should come as no surprise Barcelona sporting director Deco is venturing back to English shores as he’s been linked with approaches for two Chelsea midfield reinforcements this coming summer – even if head coach Hansi Flick is reportedly content with his existing options.
Continue reading “Report: Deco targets former side Chelsea, Barca want midfield bolstered in January”
At long last, Armando Broja has a new home and he’ll make the short trip to Chelsea’s west London rivals Fulham for the remainder of this season after the two clubs negotiated a £4m loan fee for his services – beating interest from others, including a surprise late swoop by one particular Italian giant. Continue reading “Fulham fend off interest from others, sealing loan deal for Chelsea’s Broja”
Greatness and goals aplenty were expected for Chelsea academy product Armando Broja after a successful loan spell at Southampton in 2021-22, though injuries and an unexpected increase in creative competition has seen the 22-year-old Albanian’s stock fall at a time where the Blues’ asking price for a series of other interested Premier League clubs has remained firm. Continue reading “Fulham, Wolves and more interested – Armando Broja now finds himself in familiar territory for Chelsea strikers”
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”
Southampton today became the first Premier League club to reach a wage deferral agreement with players as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and more top-flight sides want to follow suit.
Continue reading “Southampton agree 10% wage deferral – West Ham and Brighton in discussions”
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”
Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount were again on the scoresheet for a potent Chelsea, who prevailed with a comfortable 4-1 away win against Ralph Hasenuttl’s disappointing Southampton side in their final Premier League fixture before the international break. Continue reading “Three reasons why Chelsea beat Southampton 4-1”
After winning their sixth Champions League title while narrowly missing out on Premier League glory, Liverpool need to strengthen this summer. Here are five players they should offload this summer… Continue reading “5 players Liverpool should sell this summer”
Chelsea failed to win at home for the second successive game, as Southampton kept an important away clean sheet at Stamford Bridge. Who struggled while others impressed?
Continue reading “Chelsea 0-0 Southampton: 5 Hits and Flops”
Manchester City earned a hard-fought victory against Southampton at St. Mary’s, but what were five talking points from the game?
Continue reading “Southampton 1-3 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points”
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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