Frustrated Liverpool unable to find breakthrough at St. Mary's
Craig Burley says Jurgen Klopp will be quite disappointed with a goalless draw at Southampton. SOUTHAMPTON, England -- Three thoughts from Liverpool and Southampton's goalless draw in the Premier...
View ArticleSouthampton defence thwarts Liverpool as Van Dijk impresses again
ESPN FC's Craig Burley discusses Southampton's 0-0 draw with Liverpool. Southampton produced a defensive masterclass to stop Premier League leaders Liverpool scoring for only the third time this season...
View ArticleSouthampton must fight Virgil van Dijk transfer talk before inevitable exit
"Enjoy him while we have him," was the message to Southampton fans from manager Claude Puel when questioned on the future of defender Virgil van Dijk after a typically inspirational...
View ArticleTottenham bid to end Chelsea hoodoo, Liverpool host Sunderland
Craig Burley says Mauricio Pochettino needs a result when Spurs visit Chelsea after crashing out of the Champions League. ESPN FC's Craig Burley dishes out his Top 5 Premier League players thus far in...
View ArticleCeltic's Moussa Dembele must ignore lure of big clubs if he wants to develop
Alejandro Moreno asserts that a hasty move to PSG is not in the best interest of young Celtic striker Moussa Dembele. Sources have told ESPN FC that Moussa Dembele is being scouted by some of the...
View ArticleSouthampton seek retribution against former boss Koeman and Everton
Sparta Prague won Group K after a comfortable 1-0 win over Southampton. Paul Mariner addresses the latest from the rumour mill, which includes talks of Virgil van Dijk departing Southampton. Ronald...
View ArticleSouthampton academy strikes gold again as Josh Sims stuns Everton
Southampton's Josh Sims was delighted with his first team debut. Ronald Koeman was given an unhappy return to St Mary's as Southampton beat the Dutchman's Everton 1-0 on Sunday, thanks to an academy...
View ArticleCohesive Saints leave Arsenal in their wake en route to EFL Cup semifinals
Southampton handily knocked Arsenal out of the EFL Cup, the FC panel believe Arsenal is secretly pleased with this result. LONDON -- Three points on Southampton's 2-0 EFL Cup win over Arsenal at the...
View ArticleCrystal Palace's once-proud back line now struggling for confidence
With the worst record this calendar year, are Crystal Palace underperforming or have they been unlucky? Crystal Palace have now lost six in a row and Alan Pardew is certainly feeling the pressure....
View ArticlePremier League summit showdown as Manchester City face leaders Chelsea
Franck Leboeuf says the outcome in Manchester City vs. Chelsea could be a turning point in the title race. Franck Leboeuf says the outcome in Manchester City vs. Chelsea could be a turning point in the...
View ArticleSaints look to deepen Pardew gloom but remain indebted to Palace boss
Former Southampton boss Alan Pardew welcomes his old side to Crystal Palace this weekend. The irony will not be lost on Alan Pardew if former employers Southampton see him out of a job as Crystal...
View ArticleSofiane Boufal indifference sums up Southampton's loss at Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace comfortably beat Southampton 3-0 to give Alan Pardew a much needed win. Claude Puel says Southampton's efforts in the second half weren't sufficient to make up for their deficit....
View ArticleManchester United's critical clash with Spurs, rampant Chelsea host WBA
Rio Ferdinand tells ESPN FC that Manchester United's top four hopes are not over yet. Rio Ferdinand tells ESPN FC that Manchester United's top four hopes are not over yet. Defeat for Manchester United...
View ArticleSouthampton fans fuming with Claude Puel after Europa League exit
Southampton crashed out of the Europa League on Thursday. Claude Puel made it clear in the wake of the Jose Fonte contract furore he is not a fan of social media and it is a good job for the Frenchman...
View ArticleBoufal banishes Saints' Europa League woe with fine strike vs. Boro
Sofiane Boufal's spectacular first Premier League goal proved the game-winner for Southampton to top Middlesbrough. Sofiane Boufal's spectacular first Premier League goal proved the game-winner for...
View ArticleArsenal seek to punish Everton, leaders Chelsea face Sunderland trip
The ESPN FC crew have been impressed by Arsenal's consistency in the Premier League. Ronald Koeman is under pressure at Everton following a run of just one win in 11 matches in all competitions....
View ArticleSouthampton's striker conundrum could be resolved by Sturridge, Defoe
Southampton boss Claude Puel has a number of options at his disposal as Charlie Austin's injury absence looms. Southampton manager Claude Puel is coming under pressure from fans to spend on a striker...
View ArticleGoal-shy Southampton draw a blank at Stoke City despite Arnautovic red
Southampton boss Claude Puel bemoaned two dropped points at 10-men Stoke. Southampton would have taken a point before the match but having played against 10-men for much of the game, they will be...
View ArticleSouthampton hurried into new kit reveal pre-Bournemouth
Southampton have been hurried into unveiling a brand new third kit ahead of this Sunday's trip to south coast rivals Bournemouth. Given that their hosts play in red stripes, the Saints took the...
View ArticleEverton vs. Liverpool, summit meeting as Man City face Arsenal
The ESPN FC crew discuss who needs a win more out of Manchester City and Arsenal. The ESPN FC crew discuss who needs a win more out of Manchester City and Arsenal. What a festive weekend we have in...
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