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Transfer Rater: Wilfried Zaha to Tottenham, Virgil van Dijk to Man City
Steve Nicol assesses the latest football rumours, and says Chelsea target Niklas Sule would be better suited at Bayern. Shaka Hislop explains what Man United may focus on in the upcoming January...
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Rodriguez's double fires Southampton past south coast rivals Bournemouth
A second half brace from Jay Rodriguez led Southampton to a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth. Claude Puel is happy for Jay Rodriguez, whose brace powered Southampton past Bournemouth. English Premier...
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Manchester City open talks with Southampton over £50m Van Dijk deal
Shaka Hislop sinks his teeth into the juiciest of rumours ahead of the January transfer window. The transfer window might be shut, but don't think the wheeling and dealing won't continue! Check out all...
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Fonte hopes slow-burning club career can catch fire after triumphant 2016
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Victor Lindelof is good enough for Man United and other European top clubs. While Antoine Griezmann says he's happy in Madrid, Craig Burley says Man United could be potential...
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David Moyes returns to Manchester United as Sunderland plot a shock
The ESPN FC crew discuss whether Chelsea will miss the suspended Diego Costa on Boxing Day. Merry Christmas! Boxing Day and the festive fixture schedule can help shape a team's season and there's...
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Virgil van Dijk stars but Southampton badly need a striker
Claude Puel reflects on Southampton's last match before Christmas; a 3-1 win at Bournemouth. Report cards: Every Premier League team graded As we approach the turn of the year, it's time to take a look...
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Chelsea lead the way, Liverpool contenders but Swansea doomed
The ESPN FC crew discuss whether Chelsea can be stopped this season. The 2016-17 Premier League season is approaching its halfway point, with Chelsea setting the pace. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola and Jose...
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Van Dijk receives Manchester City shirt from Southampton 'secret Santa'
The ESPN FC crew question if Virgil van Dijk is the answer to fixing Manchester City's defensive frailties. Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk may be the "ideal solution" to stopping Manchester...
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Tottenham beat Southampton 4-1 without really hitting top gear
After a promising start, Southampton conceded four goals and had a man sent off as Spurs poured it on in the second half. After their 4-1 win, the FC panel praise Tottenham's star men Harry Kane and...
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Liverpool and Manchester City in Prem title scrap on New Year's Eve
The ESPN FC crew reckon Liverpool are the most likely contenders to topple leaders Chelsea. The ESPN FC crew reckon Liverpool are the most likely contenders to topple leaders Chelsea. It's a massive...
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Fraser Forster appalling as Southampton suffer against Spurs
Fraser Forster and Southampton had a night to forget as they were soundly beaten by Tottenham. Southampton slumped to their heaviest home defeat of the season as Tottenham fought back from 1-0 down to...
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Chelsea, Costa and Sanchez the winners as Stones, United struggle
The ESPN FC crew discuss the title race as Liverpool emerge as contenders to Chelsea. ESPN FC's Premier League bloggers pick the team, player, flop, goal and moment of the season so far, as well as...
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Schneiderlin and Sturridge in demand ahead of January transfer window
The ESPN FC crew discuss Manchester United and the upcoming transfer window. The transfer window is set to open, giving teams a chance to sort their season out. Who needs what and who is on the move?...
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Shane Long strike not enough as Southampton's slump continues
Southampton boss Claude Puel says his side were unlucky in defeat to West Brom. Matt Phillips and Hal Robson-Kanu's goals cancelled out Shane Long's first domestic goal of the season as Southampton's...
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Southampton sapped of confidence at Everton, losing third match in six days
Three second half goals from Everton were enough to land the Toffees all three points against Southampton at Goodison Park. Claude Puel says Everton were simply more clinical than them, and that they...
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Jose Fonte's time at Southampton is heading towards a bitter, sad end
The FC crew discuss the latest big-money offers coming out of China and react to Uli Hoeness' comments on CSL spending. It will sting Southampton fans to see Jose Fonte leave. Sadly, it's been heading...
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Saints suffer another late collapse as Norwich fight back for FA Cup draw
Virgil van Dijk scored, but the big centre-back's tally wasn't enough to keep Saints from settling for a 2-2 draw vs. Norwich. Southampton's hopes of a morale-boosting win were dashed by a last-minute...
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Boring tag blights Claude Puel's start to life as Southampton boss
Claude Puel says Jose Fonte won't play against Liverpool in the EFL Cup semifinal. It should be a cause for celebration, a time to reflect on the achievement of Claude Puel leading Southampton to their...
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Advantage Southampton as Liverpool struggle without key players
The FC panel believe Liverpool are still in good shape despite losing 1-0 to Southampton in their EFL Cup semifinal. SOUTHAMPTON, England -- Three points from Southampton's 1-0 win vs....
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Redmond, Southampton win but could rue missed chances vs. Liverpool
Nathan Redmond and Southampton were deserved winners, taking the game to Liverpool at St Mary's. Southampton took a big step towards their first League Cup final in more than 30 years by upsetting the...
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