Trending: Suarez nets 100th Barcelona goal, Liverpool lose at Southampton
The FC guys analyse Barcelona's collective performance against Athletic Bilbao and wonder if they should have won by more. Here are the latest stories for Thursday. BARCELONA: Luis Suarez...
View ArticleVan Dijk, Yoshida's form show Fonte is no longer irreplaceable for Saints
One of the world's top centre-backs, Virgil van Dijk's class and leadership have been on full display this season. When Jose Fonte first dropped his transfer bombshell on Southampton he would have been...
View ArticleManchester United's showdown with Liverpool at Old Trafford
Liverpool legend Ian Rush fears the influence of Jose Mourinho when the Merseysiders face Manchester United. Manchester meets Merseyside this weekend, headlined by Manchester United vs. Liverpool....
View ArticleSaints' Premier League woes continue, as wasteful attack silenced at Burnley
Joey Barton made an immediate impact on his return to Turf Moor, coming off the bench to down Southampton. Joey Barton scores on his Burnley return, and explains he's just happy to be back playing...
View ArticleTransfer Rater: Ashley Young to China, Ryan Bertrand to Man City
The latest transfer rumours from around the world. Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five;...
View ArticleLong's late goal sees stagnant Southampton past Norwich
Southampton were uninspiring and left it late but grabbed a late winner to advance to the FA Cup fourth round. Shane Long scored a dramatic stoppage time winner to lead Southampton to a 1-0 FA Cup...
View ArticleMan City and Spurs to draw, Chelsea to ease past Hull, Stoke upset United?
Steve Nicol and Alexis Nunes pick the winners of the best Premier League match ups this weekend. The Exploding Heads preview the huge game between Man City and Tottenham, and the Dembele-go-around....
View ArticleShane Long can prove barren days are behind him with start against Leicester
Claude Puel should start Shane Long against champions Leicester and give the striker time to return to top form. This time last year, Shane Long's stock had never been higher. Long was in the middle of...
View ArticleWard-Prowse shines for Southampton but Van Dijk injury a concern
Jay Rodriguez and James Ward-Prowse hope victory over Leicester serves as a turning point in their Premier League season. Southampton bounced back to form to avoid an unwanted fifth straight Premier...
View ArticleLiverpool's season unravels with EFL Cup semifinal exit vs. Southampton
Liverpool crashed out of the EFL Cup to Southampton, and have been on a poor run, Steve Nicol addresses their issues. The FC panel assess the potential implications of Liverpool's exit from the EFL Cup...
View ArticleVirgil van Dijk is a rarity: a midtable player coveted by the top clubs
Craig Burley wonders if Virgil van Dijk would live up to the pressure with a club closer to the top of the Premier League. It is not just the name -- part Roman poet, part Dutchman -- that makes him...
View ArticleJack Stephens the latest Southampton star as Liverpool left stunned
Jack Stephens was superb as Southampton enjoyed a fine night, eliminating Liverpool from the EFL Cup. It was Alan Hansen who once famously declared "You don't win anything with kids," before Manchester...
View ArticleTrending: Liverpool out of EFL Cup vs. Southampton as poor 2017 continues
Southampton struck late to ensure a stunning 1-0 win over Liverpool, sending them the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Jurgen Klopp sounds off about decisions going against Liverpool in their recent...
View ArticleTrending: English clubs spent over $1bn on 2016 transfers worldwide
Steve Nicol runs through the latest from the rumour mill, with talks of Man United possibly making several moves. Here are the latest stories for Friday. PREMIER LEAGUE: Net annual spending by English...
View ArticleComeback king Welbeck, Walcott score the goals as Arsenal breeze past Saints
Danny Welbeck recorded his first multi-goal game since Oct. 2014, but does this warrant a place in Arsenal's starting XI? Arsenal cruised past Southampton with a comfortable win to reach the fifth...
View ArticleLiverpool title hopes on the line as champions elect Chelsea visit Anfield
The ESPN FC crew discuss whether Liverpool or anyone else can stop Chelsea from winning the title. It's transfer deadline day and a massive moment in the Premier League as Chelsea travel to Liverpool...
View ArticleWalcott, Welbeck send Southampton crashing back to earth after EFL joy
Florin Gardos and Southampton had a night to forget as they were trounced by Arsenal in the FA Cup. Southampton came crashing back to earth after their EFL Cup heroics, slumping to their biggest ever...
View ArticleManolo Gabbiadini's arrival could get Saints pulses racing amid dour season
Gab Marcotti gives his thoughts on Southampton's deadline-day signing of Napoli forward Manolo Gabbiadini. Southampton fans, not to mention their players, could be forgiven for running for cover at the...
View ArticleTransfers: Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal & United quiet; Everton busy, Hull woe
ESPN FC's Mark Ogden sheds light on the lack of movement in this January transfer window, and its history of poor decisions. The transfer window is now closed until the summer. How did your club get on...
View ArticleSouthampton struggle on the road again as Swansea pick up win
Goals from Alfie Mawson and Gylfi Sigurdsson powered Swansea past Southampton, giving them their second straight Premier League win. Southampton continue to struggle away from home after slumping to a...
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