Jay Rodriguez hopes visit of Burnley can spur Saints' star back to action
Southampton's Jay Rodriguez has endured two injury-hit years. Jay Rodriguez will always have a special place in his heart for Burnley and the Southampton forward hopes the visit of his old club to St...
View ArticleLiverpool and Manchester United resume bitter rivalry at Anfield
The ESPN FC crew discuss the decision to award referee Anthony Taylor the match between Liverpool and Manchester United. Liverpool's long-standing rivalry with Manchester United is renewed on Monday,...
View ArticleCharlie Austin produces second-half masterclass to lift Saints to victory
Claude Puel applauds Southampton's attitude against Burnley as they earned a 3-1 win at St. Mary's. Southampton's Charlie Austin scored a brace to lead his side past Burnley 3-1. Southampton's Charlie...
View ArticleSouthampton prepare to grace San Siro against Inter in Europa League
Claude Puel applauds Southampton's attitude against Burnley as they earned a 3-1 win at St. Mary's. It was delivered with an ironic smile. The ultimate tongue-in-cheek display of terrace banter to...
View ArticleJose Mourinho returns to face Chelsea, Manchester City's Southampton test
ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop tries his hand at Premier League predictor, but does he expect a stalemate at the Bridge? Jose Mourinho returns to former club Chelsea with Manchester United on Sunday having...
View ArticleSouthampton youth can take heart from Sam McQueen's rise under Puel
In the last meeting, Sadio Mane's hat trick paved the way in Southampton's 4-2 win over Man City. Sam McQueen has taken his chance with both hands. It was a brutal putdown designed to have maximum...
View ArticleMan City endure fifth straight game without victory, draw vs. Southampton
Kelechi Iheanacho leveled in the second half for City after a costly John Stones error to earn his side a point. ESPN FC's Craig Burley dissects what's been wrong with Manchester City during their...
View ArticleRomeu and Redmond impress as Southampton trouble Man City
Southampton boss Claude Puel discusses his side's draw at Manchester City. Southampton extended their unbeaten Premier League run to five matches with an impressive 1-1 draw at title favourites...
View ArticleOriol Romeu emerges from Chelsea spell to star for Southampton
Oriol Romeu has impressed during Southampton's solid start to the Premier League season. Oriol Romeu has taken the long way round since first being identified as a future star by Pep Guardiola as a...
View ArticleJose Mourinho must bounce back after Chelsea woe, winless City at WBA
ESPN FC's Stewart Robson explains why Jose Mourinho may have lost some confidence after the first month of the season. Manchester United need to bounce back from last Sunday's 4-0 embarrassment at...
View ArticleEden Hazard typifies Chelsea resurgence as Conte's men sink Saints
Chelsea continued their strong league form as Eden Hazard inspired them to victory at Southampton. Chelsea continued their strong league form as Eden Hazard inspired them to victory at Southampton....
View ArticleCuco Martina struggles in Southampton's loss to Chelsea
Diego Costa's brilliant curler sealed a 2-0 victory for Chelsea, as they eye a spot at the top of the table. Diego Costa's brilliant curler sealed a 2-0 victory for Chelsea, as they eye a spot at the...
View ArticleBoufal is clearly Southampton's goal of the month winner
Fans usually can't wait to start voting for their club's "Goal of the month" contest but for Southampton supporters, October's award was declared a walkover. In what was a dull EFL Cup affair between...
View ArticleTottenham's derby day showdown; Jose Mourinho needs a win at Swansea
The ESPN FC crew discuss whether Manchester United will miss the suspended Jose Mourinho at Swansea. It's a massive weekend in the Premier League. An out-of-sorts Tottenham face a north London derby...
View ArticleFuture looks bright for Claude Puel and Southampton
Claude Puel was delighted following Southampton's win over Inter Milan in the Europa League. When Claude Puel boldly claimed upon his appointment as Southampton manager he wanted to lead them into the...
View ArticleTrending: Jose Mourinho's problems increase at Manchester United
Jose Mourinho accuses his players of not listening to him after Manchester United's loss at Fenerbahce. Here are the latest stories for Friday. MAN UNITED: Jose Mourinho felt let down by...
View ArticleSouthampton brought back to earth after Inter win with loss at Hull
Claude Puel gave his reaction to Southampton's defeat at Hull. Southampton were brought back down to earth after their memorable Europa League triumph over Inter Milan as Hull came from behind to beat...
View ArticleMourinho's clash with old foe Wenger, Man City and Liverpool's tricky tests
Manchester United vs. Arsenal remains one of the great Premier League rivalries and it will be cranked up a notch this Saturday as Jose Mourinho prepares to face Arsene Wenger. The pair have clashed,...
View ArticleDortmund influence ingrained at both Liverpool and Southampton
While Craig Burley acknowledges Jurgen Klopp's impact as a leader, he's not sure if Liverpool are ready to be contenders. On the eve of the 2013 Champions League final at Wembley Stadium, at what was...
View ArticleClaude Puel must rely on Saints' defence, not attack to deny Liverpool
Claude Puel's Southampton side aren't scoring a lot but their robust defence could be key vs. Liverpool. "It is important for my team to play our game. We will be playing against a very good team with...
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