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Premier League: Liverpool 4-0 Southampton - recap

Liverpool beat Southampton 4-0 at Anfield in Saturday's 3pm kick-off in the Premier League.

Jordan Henderson of Liverpool battles for possession with Oriol Romeu of Southampton

Jota on the double as Liverpool brush aside Saints

Liverpool turned up the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea as they coasted to a second successive 4-0 victory at Anfield with Southampton the powerless victims on this occasion.

Soccer • 27 Nov 21

Southampton failed to act to stop abuse, review finds

The "inertia" of Southampton's board allowed Bob Higgins free to continue to abuse boys at the club, causing them "incalculable" damage, an independent review has concluded.

Soccer • 26 Nov 21

Smith is coming under increasing pressure at Villa Park.

Targett players, not manager says Villa fullback Matt

Matt Targett insists Aston Villa's players have to take responsibility for a run of five defeats which has seen pressure mount on manager Dean Smith.

Soccer • 06 Nov 21

Adam Armstrong celebrates the game's only goal

Early Southampton goal piles pressure on Villa boss

Adam Armstrong's early strike was enough for Southampton to earn three points against Aston Villa and inflict a fifth consecutive loss to increase pressure on manager Dean Smith.

Soccer • 05 Nov 21

Watford investigating incident of homophobic chanting

Watford are investigating an incident of homophobic chanting by their fans in Saturday's Premier League loss to Southampton, the club said in a statement.

Soccer • 01 Nov 21

Ralph Hasenhuttl with Will Smallbone of Southampton

Hasenhuttl backs Irish U21 Smallbone after penalty miss

Ralph Hasenhuttl told Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone to keep his "head up" after his penalty miss proved crucial in the Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea.

Soccer • 27 Oct 21

Will Smallbone is consoled by team-mates after his penalty miss

Carabao Cup wrap: Arsenal and Chelsea progress

Arsenal, Chelsea and Sunderland are through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, with the latter two clubs advancing after surviving a penalty shootout.

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

Ruben Neves' deflected free kick sealed a stunning comeback for Wolves

PL wrap: Stunning Wolves comeback, Saints edge Leeds

Wolves claimed a derby win at Aston Villa after three goals in the final 10 minutes capped a stunning comeback, while Southampton beat Leeds and Norwich and Brighton played out a stalemate.

Soccer • 16 Oct 21

Timo Werner is congratulated by his team-mates after putting the hosts 2-1 up

Chelsea finish strongly to down stubborn Saints

Timo Werner and Ben Chilwell's late strikes sent Chelsea top of the Premier League as the Blues dispatched 10-man Southampton 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 02 Oct 21

It was the Mexican striker's first goal since returning from a career-threatening injury

Jimenez back among the goals to fire Wolves past Saints

Raul Jimenez scored his first goal since suffering a career-threatening fractured skull to earn Wolves a 1-0 Premier League victory at winless Southampton.

Soccer • 26 Sep 21

Pep Guardiola's side showed signs of fatigue in their goalless draw against the Saints

Disjointed City leave Guardiola 'guilty'

Pep Guardiola admitted he felt "a bit guilty" after Manchester City failed to deliver a winning performance for their fans against Southampton on Saturday.

Soccer • 18 Sep 21

Raheem Sterling had a late goal ruled out by VAR

Man City held by Southampton after VAR controversy

Manchester City endured a frustrating afternoon as they were held to a goalless draw by Southampton at the Etihad Stadium.

Soccer • 18 Sep 21

Pep Guardiola: "What I said was we need the support."

Guardiola: I won't apologise for asking fans to turn up

Pep Guardiola insists he will not apologise for urging more supporters to attend Manchester City's Premier League clash with Southampton on Saturday.

Soccer • 17 Sep 21

Obafemi had been at Southampton since 2016

Ireland striker Obafemi makes Swansea switch

Swansea City have confirmed the signing of Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi from Southampton.

Soccer • 31 Aug 21

The midfielder provided four assists the previous week against Leeds

Pogba counts cost of slip-ups in title bid

Paul Pogba was left frustrated by the draw at Southampton as the Manchester United midfielder feels winning such games could prove key in the final Premier League shake-up.

Soccer • 23 Aug 21

Mason Greenwood grabbed Manchester United's equaliser

Sloppy Man Utd held to a draw at Southampton

A second-half strike from Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood cancelled out an own goal from team-mate Fred to earn a 1-1 draw at Southampton in the Premier League.

Soccer • 22 Aug 21

Premier League recap: Southampton 1-1 Man Utd

Manchester United were forced to come from behind to draw at St Mary's.

Soccer • 22 Aug 21

Raphael Varane has been working his way back to fitness this week

Varane in line for Man United debut at Southampton

New signing Raphael Varane and striker Edinson Cavani are pushing to be involved for Manchester United at Southampton, but goalkeeper Dean Henderson is still building fitness after contracting coronavirus.

Soccer • 20 Aug 21

Jannik Vestergaard (left) has joined Leicester

Leicester sign Danish defender Vestergaard

Leicester have completed the signing of Danish international defender Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton.

Soccer • 13 Aug 21

James Rodriguez will miss Everton's season opener

Rodriguez one of five Everton players out isolating

James Rodriguez is unavailable for Everton's Premier League opener against Southampton on Saturday, Toffees boss Rafael Benitez has revealed.

Soccer • 13 Aug 21

Adam Armstrong: "It's unbelievable to be here ."

Saints land Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong

Southampton have signed striker Adam Armstrong on a four-year contract from Championship Blackburn Rovers, who are hoping to bring Republic of Ireland attacker Michael Obafemi in the other direction.

Soccer • 10 Aug 21

Blackburn Rovers hoping to land Michael Obafemi

Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray has confirmed the Championship club are "exploring" the opportunity to sign Republic of Ireland attacker Michael Obafemi.

Soccer • 09 Aug 21

Armstrong moves in a deal worth £15million

Southampton agree fee for Blackburn's Adam Armstrong

Southampton have made their first move to fill the void left by the sale of Danny Ings after agreeing a fee with Blackburn for striker Adam Armstrong.