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Mikel Arteta's team's lead was cut this weekend

'No complaints' from Arteta after leaders Arsenal held

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta felt his Premier League leaders contributed to their own undoing after surrendering a lead at Southampton to drop points for only the second time this season.

Soccer • 23 Oct 22

Southampton battle back to take a point from Arsenal

Premier League leaders Arsenal dropped points for only the second time this season after Southampton hit back to snatch a 1-1 draw at St Mary's.

Soccer • 23 Oct 22

Chelsea's Armando Broja takes a shot on goal

Premier League: Chelsea held, Saints and Newcastle win

Chelsea had to settle for a point at Brentford while Southampton secured a welcome win over Bournemouth and Newcastle beat Everton.

Soccer • 19 Oct 22

Mason Mount celebrates scoring Chelsea's second with Ben Chilwell

Premier League wrap: Villa woes continue, Hammers draw

Mason Mount and Kepa Arrizabalaga were Chelsea's heroes as they survived a scare at Aston Villa to maintain Graham Potter's unbeaten start.

Soccer • 16 Oct 22

Gavin Bazunu makes a smart save to deny Erling Haaland

Haaland rounds off scoring as City cruise to victory

Erling Haaland scored for the 10th game in a row in all club competitions as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 win at home to Southampton on Saturday to move to the top of the Premier League.

Soccer • 08 Oct 22

Speculation is mounting that Ralph Hasenhuttl's time in charge of Southampton is drawing to a close

Saints boss Hasenhuttl calls for bravery against City

Ralph Hasenhuttl has promised Southampton fans his side will show no fear on Saturday against Premier League champions Manchester City.

Soccer • 07 Oct 22

Miguel Almiron was the star of the show for Newcastle on the road

Premier League wrap: Away wins for Newcastle & Everton

Newcastle and Everton both won away from home in Saturday's Premier League.

Soccer • 01 Oct 22

Jacob Ramsey scores the only goal of the game

Ramsey winner eases pressure on Villa manager Gerrard

Jacob Ramsey fired Aston Villa to a vital 1-0 Premier League win over Southampton and ease the pressure on manager Steven Gerrard

Soccer • 16 Sep 22

Premier League wrap: Chelsea survive big Hammers scare

Chelsea beat West Ham United 2-1 at Stamford Bridge as goals from substitutes Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz cancelled out Michail Antonio's opener - but they also had the VAR referee to thank after an apparent Hammers equaliser was ruled out.

Soccer • 03 Sep 22

Romeo Lavia has already won the hearts of the Southampton faithful since his summer move from Manchester City

Southampton rally to see off stuttering Chelsea

Romeo Lavia and Adam Armstrong condemned Chelsea to a 2-1 defeat as Southampton leapfrogged the lacklustre Blues in the Premier League.

Soccer • 30 Aug 22

Premier League recap: Southampton 0-1 Man United

The action as it happened from today's Premier League clash between Southampton and Manchester United at St Mary's.

Soccer • 27 Aug 22

The Portuguese international volleyed home a fine goal

Fernandes on the mark as United claim back-to-back wins

A second-half strike from Bruno Fernandes was enough to give Manchester United a 1-0 win at Southampton in the Premier League.

Soccer • 27 Aug 22

Jesus celebrates Martin Odegaard's second goal against Bournemouth

Premier League wrap: On-song Gunners move to the summit

Southampton came from behind to beat Leicester City 2-1 in their Premier League game at the King Power Stadium, as Che Adams scored twice after coming off the bench.

Soccer • 20 Aug 22

Kyle Walker-Peters secured a point for Southampton

Premier League: Saints fight back, Mitrovic misses pen

Southampton duo Kyle Walker-Peters and Joe Aribo cancelled out a double from Leeds United's Rodrigo as the home side roared back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw while Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic missed from the spot against Wolves in a 0-0.

Soccer • 13 Aug 22

'I was very impressed with Bazunu, even though he conceded the four goals'

Bazunu buoyant amid a Southampton side all at sea

Former St Patrick's Athletic midfielder Conan Byrne gives his take on Gavin Bazunu's debut in goal for Southampton on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast and also backs Matt Doherty to reclaim his Tottenham starting spot.

Soccer • 08 Aug 22

Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa began the season with a defeat

Premier League: Wins for Bournemouth, Toon and Leeds

Promoted Bournemouth, back in the top flight after two seasons in the Championship, opened their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.

Soccer • 06 Aug 22

Ryan Sessegnon scores the opener for Tottenham

Spurs start with a statement as Bazunu ships four

Tottenham recovered from going a goal down to impressively dispatch of Southampton 4-1 in their Premier League opener and show their new strength in depth.

Soccer • 06 Aug 22

Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool will grapple with a Manchester City offering a different forward dynamic in the shape of Erling Haaland

Premier League club-by-club guide: Part 2

As the new Premier League season kicks off, we look at all 20 clubs and how they are set up for the new campaign.

Soccer • 05 Aug 22

Shane Long's time at Southampton has come to an end

Shane Long departs Southampton after eight years

Shane Long's eight-year association with Southampton has come to an end, the Premier League club has confirmed.

Soccer • 01 Jul 22

Southampton have completed the signing of goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu

Bazunu signs five-year deal with Southampton

Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has completed his transfer from Manchester City to Southampton.

Soccer • 17 Jun 22

Bazunu poised to complete Southampton switch

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is poised to complete a move from Manchester City to Southampton after the clubs agreed a transfer fee.

Soccer • 16 Jun 22

Troy Parrott in a state of wonderment after Obafemi made it 3-0

Obafemi references Spurs duo after eye-catching return

Michael Obafemi joked he turned from Son Heung-min into Harry Kane as he marked his first Republic of Ireland start with a glittering display.

Soccer • 12 Jun 22

Gavin Bazunu looks set to depart Manchester City for Southampton

Bazunu on brink of move to Southampton

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is on the verge of departing Manchester City for Southampton.

Soccer • 09 Jun 22

Callum O'Dowda: 'I want to achieve as much as I can.'

Transfer round-up: Callum O'Dowda signs for Cardiff

Republic of Ireland midfielder Callum O'Dowda has joined Cardiff City on a three-year deal.

Soccer • 08 Jun 22

Joel Matip's looping header gave Liverpool the win

Liverpool beat Saints to bring title race to final day

Liverpool ensured the Premier League title race will go to the final day of the season by coming from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 at St Mary's.

Soccer • 17 May 22