After a dramatic final day of the last Premier League season in the battle to avoid the drop, it looks like the fight to stay up will once again go right down to the wire this term. While it was clear Norwich and Watford were destined for relegation for a number of weeks last year, there’s almost half the league that could be drawn into the scrap for survival this season. … [Read more...] about Battle at the Bottom Can Go Down to the Wire
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Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction at Southampton FC
Southampton FC, who dominated the second half against Brentford tonight, came away from the match with absolutely nothing to show for it. Saints still sit dead last in the Premier League table, as they picked up no points at all. So their visit from Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday is going to be massive for them. It's a significant match for Tottenham too, as they can feel at … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction at Southampton FC
Tottenham at Southampton Team News: Royal, Lloris, Maitland-Niles
At first glance, it may appear that fourth place Tottenham Hotspur have a decent sized lead over the rest of the pack in the race for top four. However, fifth place Newcastle United, who sit four points behind Spurs, have two games in hand on the North Londoners. Seventh place Brighton does as well, and they are only six points behind Spurs. Sixth place Liverpool, even on … [Read more...] about Tottenham at Southampton Team News: Royal, Lloris, Maitland-Niles
Casemiro Red Carded Again; Erik ten Hag Slams Officiating
What a different match it might have been had Casemiro not been red carded for the second time in 2023. The Manchester United midfielder was sent off, in the 34', as he put a high boot on Southampton's Carlos Alcaraz in the two sides' goalless draw at Old Trafford today. The former Real Madrid star was also shown red earlier this season against Crystal Palace. However, it … [Read more...] about Casemiro Red Carded Again; Erik ten Hag Slams Officiating
Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton FC
Whenever Manchester United and Southampton get together, one can't help but think of the very clever old school Nintendo style game that the south coast club made in early 2021 to promote the launch of their new kit. It trolled Liverpool and Manchester United brilliantly, and then things got really hilarious when the very next meeting between the two sides saw United romp … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton FC
Man United vs Southampton Team News: Sabitzer, Martial, Alcaraz
Manchester United have indeed responded! Having been utterly humiliated, by their arch-rivals Liverpool last Sunday, we didn't know how the Red Devils were going to look against Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League knockout round. They took the entire tie by the scruff of the neck tonight, looking dominant in taking the home leg 4-1. Now comes their next league fixture, at … [Read more...] about Man United vs Southampton Team News: Sabitzer, Martial, Alcaraz
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton
In the major makeover of the Chelsea squad has resulted in a majorly improved defensive side, so at least Todd Boehly is starting to see some return on his massive investment. However, the spending spree that brought all the new players hasn't led to an increase in scoring. The Blues still struggle to be clinical in front of goal, and as of right now, it doesn't appear that … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton
Southampton at Newcastle United Starting XI Predictions (EFL Cup)
Newcastle United have the advantage of the home field, plus a 1-0 lead on aggregate over Southampton FC in their League Cup semifinal tie. Given both of those realities, plus the overall form of both of these sides, this season, it's hard to imagine the Saints marching on to the title game (against what will almost certainly be Manchester United). … [Read more...] about Southampton at Newcastle United Starting XI Predictions (EFL Cup)
Southampton at Newcastle Team News (EFL Cup): Gordon, Caleta-Car
When Newcastle United host Southampton FC on Tuesday night, in the second leg of their League Cup tie, they'll do so with a brand new player, albeit one that is ineligible to feature here. Anthony Gordon, 21, has left Everton after a decade in the system, joining the Geordies for an officially undisclosed fee, but one that is thought to be £45 million. … [Read more...] about Southampton at Newcastle Team News (EFL Cup): Gordon, Caleta-Car
Southampton FC Starting XI Prediction vs Newcastle United (EFL Cup Semis)
For Southampton FC, will the third time be the charm, as far as League Cup semi-final appearances go? Saints got beat by Liverpool in 1986/87, in this round but they returned the favor in the '16-'17 edition. They ultimately came up short in the end though, falling to Manchester United 3-2 in the final. Southampton’s major domestic silverware came in 1976 when they actually … [Read more...] about Southampton FC Starting XI Prediction vs Newcastle United (EFL Cup Semis)