Arsenal secured a 3-1 home win against the Premier League's basement boys on Saturday to keep his side hot on the tails of Man City and Liverpool. Mikel Arteta was spotted checking his 'dark arts' notepad on SaturdayThe tactical instructions paid off as Arsenal beat Southampton 3-1 The Gunners came from behind to secure all three points thanks to strikes from Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli an...Full Story »

Leicester boss Steve Cooper wants his side to be “obsessed” with backing up their first Premier League win of the season with further good performances after the international break.Facundo Buonanotte scored the only goal of the game against Bournemouth in the 16th minute, dancing his way into the area and smashing the ball past Kepa Arrizabalaga.The Foxes wanted a penalty when Illia...Full Story »

Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli struck in 10 second-half minutes as Arsenal came from a goal down to secure a 3-1 win against Southampton.In the week that Bukayo Saka said he expected this season to be the one that Arsenal would beat Manchester City to the Premier League title, Mikel Arteta’s men were staring down the barrel of a shock defeat after Cameron Archer fired Southampton into ...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin accused his players of lacking fight, aggression and courage as he took responsibility for a “ridiculous” first-half performance in their comprehensive 3-1 defeat to rivals Bournemouth.Goals from Evanilson, Dango Ouattara and Antoine Semenyo put Saints’ south-coast neighbours in complete control at Vitality Stadium.The visitors improved after ...Full Story »

Antoine Semenyo starred as Bournemouth piled more early-season misery on winless south-coast rivals Southampton with a thumping 3-1 Premier League victory at Vitality Stadium.Club-record signing Evanilson set the Cherries on course for a maiden home success of the campaign by volleying his first goal in English football before Dango Ouattara doubled the lead in fortuitous fashion.Semenyo, who wa...Full Story »

Manager Russell Martin said he would “pay a lot of money” to watch 18-year-old winger Tyler Dibling play football after being left “angry” by Southampton’s failure to kill off Ipswich.Saints looked destined for a first Premier League win of the season following a maiden career goal from impressive homegrown talent Dibling.But their fellow promoted side snatched a 1-...Full Story »

Everton suffered another blow in their troubled start to the season as they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties by fellow Premier League strugglers Southampton following a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.Sean Dyche’s Toffees went into the third-round tie looking for another boost from the cup, with two more defeats since their 3-0 round two win over Doncaster leaving them with no po...Full Story »

Matthijs de Ligt and Marcus Rashford scored shortly after Andre Onana’s spot-kick save to put Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United on course for a much-needed 3-0 victory at promoted Southampton.Both sides returned from the international break in desperate need of a result as Saints sought a first point since their Premier League return against a team reeling from their humbling home los...Full Story »

The Saints have agreed to pay £18million plus a further £7m in potential add-ons. Aaron Ramsdale has joined Southampton from ArsenalThe goalkeeper dressed up as Hagrid for his announcement videoRamsdale dressed up as Hagrid for the Championship Play-Off final And they announced his arrival with a hilarious social media post which involved the goalkeeper dressing up as Harry Potter ch...Full Story »

Southampton have agreed a fee of £25 million including add-ons for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, sources told ESPN. The 26-year-old is expected to undergo a medical on Thursday and finalise personal terms. Sources added that the fee consists of an initial £18 million with a further £1 million due if Saints avoid relegation from the Premier League and the remaining £6...Full Story »

Russell Martin was delighted to see his Southampton side win for the first time this season with two late goals and believes the 5-3 Carabao Cup success at Cardiff City Stadium will have been good for his younger players.Martin gave five players their first starts and was very happy to see his new £15m striker Mateus Fernandes hit the target. Another recent recruit, Cameron Archer, also sc...Full Story »

Two goals in added time from James Bree and Cameron Archer earned Southampton their first win of the season as they secured a 5-3 triumph at Cardiff City Stadium.Bree’s 30-yard screamer was the fourth time the Premier League side had gone ahead and then Archer’s second added an extra bit of security at the end of a superb Carabao Cup second-round match.Three times Cardiff had hit bac...Full Story »

Southampton keen on signing Arsenal outcast Ramsdale Per The Sun, newly promoted Premier League side Southampton are reportedly keen on signing out of favour Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale this summer. The England international is tipped to leave the Gunners this summer after the permanent signing of David Raya. The North London giants, however, are expected to demand a transfer fee in th...Full Story »

Aaron Ramsdale wore a Hagrid costume to watch Southampton in the Championship play-off final Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale wore a hilarious Hagrid costume while sat in the Southampton end in the Championship play-off final - leaving everyone confused. Ramsdale was in attendance as Southampton confirmed their return back to the Premier League at the first time of asking as Russell Martin's ...Full Story »

Russell Martin expressed his gratitude and acknowledged he was not a “sexy appointment” after guiding Southampton to the Premier League with a precious 1-0 win over Leeds at Wembley.Adam Armstrong struck midway through the first half to haunt Leeds again with his 24th goal of the campaign and it proved enough to send Saints back to the top flight at the first time of asking.It contin...Full Story »

Southampton secured an instant return to the Premier League after Adam Armstrong struck in the first half to haunt Leeds again and earn his team a precious 1-0 win at Wembley.Saints had won the previous two Sky Bet Championship meetings with their fellow play-off finalists and Armstrong had been on target on both occasions.History repeated itself at Wembley, with Armstrong able to find the botto...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin expressed hope ugly scenes involving rival fans would not tarnish a “beautiful moment” after leading his side to Wembley with a 3-1 win over West Brom.Adam Armstrong’s brace following Will Smallbone’s opener propelled Saints into the Championship play-off final against Leeds on May 26.Home fans spilled on to the pitch to celebrate moving...Full Story »

Adam Armstrong struck twice as Southampton booked a place in the Championship play-off final with a thumping 3-1 victory over West Brom on a raucous evening at St Mary’s.Midfielder Will Smallbone set Saints on course for a Wembley showdown with Leeds on May 26 by lashing home the opener four minutes into the second half.Top scorer Armstrong completed the job with a fine finish followed by ...Full Story »

Celtic, Liverpool and Newcastle United are among the three teams chasing Southampton's Alex McCarthy. The veteran shot stopper is on the market as his contract expires at the end of the season. Per The Mail, the veteran is not likely to renew his deal, as he may be ready for a move. The Reds and Newcastle are both seeking the veteran for a backup no.2 role next season. Celtic is the club w...Full Story »

Russell Martin feels Southampton have another gear to find at St Mary’s after his side drew 0-0 at West Brom in a cagey Championship play-off semi-final first leg.Both teams were indebted to their goalkeepers for keeping the game level as Alex Palmer made an excellent reaction save with his feet to keep out Saints substitute Ross Stewart’s deflected effort and Alex McCarthy also made...Full Story »