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Mauricio Pellegrino has left Southampton just above the drop zone

Southampton part company with Mauricio Pellegrino

Southampton have sacked manager Mauricio Pellegrino, the Premier League club have announced.

Shane Long is hoping that his goal against Palace will kick-start his form in front of goal

'I just kept plugging away' - Long plans to kick on

Shane Long finally broke his barren streak on Tuesday night and the Ireland striker admitted that the eleven-month goalscoring drought had been playing on his mind.

Soccer • 03 Jan 18

Southampton face Manchester City in search of a shock win

Pellegrino eyes shock win over Man City

Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino insists Manchester City can be defeated as he prepares to take on the unbeaten Premier League pacesetters.

Soccer • 28 Nov 17

Dusan Tadic of Southampton scores the first Southampton goal past Jordan Pickford

Southampton pile more misery on rudderless Everton

Managerless Everton suffered further misery as Charlie Austin's brace for Southampton condemned them to a 4-1 defeat at St Mary's.

Soccer • 26 Nov 17

Virgil van Dijk faces Liverpool this weekend with his future up in the air

Southampton boss unsure of van Dijk's future

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino is uncertain about defender Virgil van Dijk's future and says that the final decision on whether the Dutchman will stay at the Premier League club will be made by the owners.

Soccer • 17 Nov 17

Saints could bring Van Dijk in from cold to face United

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino is considering thrusting Virgil van Dijk into his starting line-up in an attempt to shackle free-scoring Manchester United.

Soccer • 21 Sep 17

Virgil van Dijk has returned to training with Southampton

Wantaway van Dijk back training with Southampton

Virgil van Dijk is back in first team training at Southampton after a transfer request was rejected but the Dutch defender is still some way off match fitness.

Soccer • 07 Sep 17

Virgil van Dijk will not be leaving St Marys this summer according to their executive director

Southampton insists van Dijk is not for sale

Southampton executive director Les Reed says the club have no intention of cashing in on Virgil van Dijk and Cedric Soares as they prepare for life under new manager Mauricio Pellegrino.

Soccer • 28 Jun 17

Mauricio Pellegrino on the sideline as manager of Alaves

Saints appoint Pellegrino as new boss

Mauricio Pellegrino has been appointed as the new Southampton manager on a three-year deal.

Soccer • 23 Jun 17

Mauricio Pellegrino