Aston Villa vs. Southampton FC - December 07, 2024

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MATCH TIMELINE

M. Rogers

90' + 6'

90' + 2'

K. SulemanaR. Manning

85'

S. Amo-Ameyaw

79'

B. BreretonF. Downes

78'

N. Wood

72'

S. Amo-AmeyawC. Archer

69'

F. Downes

J. PhilogeneL. Bailey

59'

R. BarkleyY. Tielemans

59'

L. DigneI. Maatsen

58'

O. WatkinsJ. Duran

58'

46'

J. AriboJ. Bree

J. Duran

24'

What's Buzzing

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#AVFC supporters will never forget 2023/2024 Leon Bailey. Thanks for the memories, Leon! 🟣🔵

Aston Villa

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Aston Villa can confirm that Leon Bailey has completed a permanent transfer to Olympiacos. Since joining the club in 2021, Leon has been a key part of our recent journey and he leaves the club having played his part in Villa winning the UEFA Europa League last term. He joined

Fabrizio Romano

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🔴⚪️👋🏼 Leon Bailey, set for Olympiacos move.

Major League Soccer

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St. Louis gets their guy. 👀 🇺🇸 @USMNT striker Damion Downs signs with @stlCITYsc from Southampton: https://t.co/X6Ir9DQj0K

Major League Soccer

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St. Louis gets their guy. 👀 @USMNT striker Damion Downs signs with @stlCITYsc from Southampton 🇺🇸

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Southampton just sent a clear message to 120k-a-week player after signing his replacementThe transfer window is over, but some issues at Southampton remain unresolved.

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Hull City vs Aston Villa early injury news as 9 ruled out and 3 doubtsAston Villa are back in action on Saturday when they face Hull City away from home. Unai Emery's men have lost both of their Premier League games so far, most r

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Only two Championship clubs made more cash in the summer window than SouthamptonTonda Eckert called the window positive on Tuesday night. Southampton have just cashed in on £55m of talent and spent just £22.4m.

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Five things learnt from Southampton’s 1-1 draw with Birmingham CityTonda Eckert’s Southampton drew 1-1 with Birmingham City at St Andrew’s on a night that proved five things.

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Rating how Southampton’s 2026/27 transfer window faredThe transfer window is over - this is how Southampton and technical director Johannes Spors fared.

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This Southampton youngster is gaining rave reviews at his new loan clubSouthampton have loaned out a lot of deadwood this summer. Ben Brereton Diaz, Cameron Archer, and Yukinara Sugawara have all sealed late loan moves away from T

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EPL Transfer Window Grades 🔠Running down how every club performed during manic summer spending 📲

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Can this Southampton youngster give Cyle Larin competition up top? Cyle Larin proved that he isn't a goal-scoring cyborg every match for Southampton against Birmingham City. LIke the finest strikers in the beautiful game, Lari

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Can Taylor Harwood-Bellis replace Ezri Konsa at Aston Villa?Taylor Harwood-Bellis offers some key differences to Ezri Konsa as he looks to successfully replace him at Aston Villa.

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The shock striker Southampton were chasing during the final hours of the window Well, that's it until January. Indeed, the summer transfer window drags out over several months and then just suddenly shuts, with Southampton picking up the l

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Aston Villa transfer ratings: Ranking all 10 summer signings from worst to bestAston Villa made 10 new signings this summer, but which of them are most likely to be a success at Villa Park and who could struggle?

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Southampton fans are calling for this shock change after Birmingham drawSouthampton haven't lost at St. Andrew's since 2009, and they kept that sparkling away record intact travelling to Birmingham City on Tuesday night. It was a s

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Tonda Eckert must consider starting this Southampton star after Birmingham drawSouthampton forgot to pack their shooting boots on the road at Birmingham City on Tuesday night. After convincingly putting Millwall to the sword 5-1 last time

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Southampton face a major race against time to try and secure this late dealCameron Archer is set join to link back up with former Southampton manager Will Still at Auxerre. Indeed, reports filtering through on transfer deadline day in

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Southampton fans will be glad to hear about this surprise transfer developmentSouthampton have done well this summer when it comes to keeping tabs on their star assets. Of course, they've had to concede defeat with Taylor Harwood-Bellis,

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The former Southampton youngster who will not be in the good books with this late moveSouthampton fans shouldn't expect a busy transfer deadline day when it comes to incomings. Other than Zach Abbott joining the ranks on loan from Nottingham For

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Ibrahim Mbaye scouting report: What Aston Villa are getting from new £47m wingerIbrahim Mbaye will add some much-needed pace and dynamism to Aston Villa's right-wing after signing in a £47m deal from PSG.

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Southampton set to miss out on biggest deadline day signing since Leo ScienzaSouthampton supporters would have woken up this morning excited by the prospect of transfer deadline day as the Saints love a last-minute foray. Indeed, Sadio

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Two Positives and One Concern from Aston Villa’s 1-0 Defeat to ArsenalAston Villa offered fans plenty to feel good about in the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, although there is one big concern which must be rectified.

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Southampton set to sign defender who is loved by this other Championship managerStrap yourself in, the rollercoaster ride of transfer deadline day has only just begun. Deadline day is always an entertaining, action-packed day in the footba

Arsenal Breaks Deadlock 😯

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SAKA SCORES 🚨 On the scoresheet for the second time this season already 👏 🟣 Aston Villa: 0 🟡 Arsenal: 1 ⏱️ 58’

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Aston Villa to confirm Harwood-Bellis coup leaving Southampton with one worryEuropa League winners Aston Villa are set to announce the signing of Taylor Harwood-Bellis, and it will leave Southampton with one worry.

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Tonda Eckert will happily use this Southampton star if he isn’t sold on deadline day The summer transfer window is nearing towards its dramatic conclusion. Southampton have been very busy, with the permanent arrivals of both Cyle Larin and Dani

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Southampton could have their next Cameron Bragg very soon off the conveyor belt Transfer deadline day in the Championship this season has an unusual feeling about it. The final day of the window is usually a drama-filled event removed from

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Tonda Eckert could win Southampton’s next Toby Alderweireld with this late signingTaylor Harwood-Bellis will be pulling on the famous claret and blue of Aston Villa very shortly. Indeed, after being left out of the last couple of Southampton

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🔟 EPL Talking PointsNewcastle players look revitalized, Liverpool’s curious transfer strategy and a worrying start for Palace

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Southampton must try to win this Taylor Harwood-Bellis replacement before the deadlineSouthampton supporters didn't know it at the time but it now appears as if Taylor Harwood-Bellis' last ever game in Saints red and white was up against Watford

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This Elche defender is Southampton's answer to losing Harwood-BellisSouthampton have until Tuesday night to replace Taylor Harwood-Bellis. A name landed on social media at about ten o'clock on Sunday evening.

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Southampton news: Harwood-Bellis medical, Affengruber talks, Archer to PrestonA 5-1 win is only a day or two behind Saints fans, but the window closing tomorrow means that there is plenty of business still to be done.

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Unai Emery and Aston Villa can take Taylor Harwood-Bellis to the next levelAston Villa have found their new centre-back, as they are reportedly closing in on a deal for Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis in a deal expected to be worth

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Transfer roundup: Ollie Watkins completes move to Al-Hilal from Aston VillaThe England forward Ollie Watkins has completed a move from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal

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Aston Villa Champions League fixtures: What they need to finish in top 8 againWhat will Aston Villa need to do if they want to finish in the top eight of the Champions League table once again?

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Five lessons from a five-star showing as Southampton demolish Millwall Southampton beat Millwall 5-1 at St Mary’s as Tonda Eckert’s side clicked into gear for the first time in the 2026/27 season.

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The Southampton battler who was quietly crucial during the big Millwall winSouthampton knew they were in for a testing afternoon against a combative Millwall side at St. Mary's. Indeed, the Lions are a physically imposing side, to say

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The Southampton star who went under the radar during the emphatic Millwall winSouthampton bounced back from their mid-week 4-1 defeat in the EFL Cup to West Ham United in some style against Millwall on Saturday. The Saints blew the Lions

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The Southampton star proving he's one of the league's best and it's not Cyle LarinThe Championship never disappoints in being a wildly unpredictable league. Heading into the 3pm kick-off at St. Mary's, it was expected that Southampton would

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James Ward-Prowse could strike these 5 partnerships in Southampton's squadSouthampton have re-signed James Ward-Prowse, who could form formidable partnerships with these five players.

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Southampton must keep Millwall’s own version of Cyle Larin quiet to seal a win Southampton head into their Championship clash with Millwall today at 3pm bruised after their EFL Cup ordeal. Funnily enough, the Saints were on the receiving e

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Alex Neil rates this Southampton squad but still fancies Millwall's chancesAlex Neil called Southampton a top squad for the level on Friday. Then he mentioned what it cost to put it together.

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Aston Villa predicted starting 11 vs Arsenal: Two new signings expected to startAston Villa may have no choice but to throw two of their brand new signings straight in at the deep end against Arsenal.

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Southampton news: Ward-Prowse home, Bazunu to Bolton, Brereton a BladeNews summary James Ward-Prowse is a Southampton player again. Having signed a two-year deal and taken back the number 30 shirt he wore on debut, 'Prowsey' is re

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Tonda Eckert must bring this Southampton star back into the lineup against MillwallTonda Eckert will be hoping his Southampton troops can immediately bounce back from their demoralising 4-1 setback to West Ham United in the EFL Cup with a win

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Aston Villa transfer stunner as £47m deal agreed for PSG wonderkid Ibrahim MbayeAston Villa have agreed a £47m transfer for PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye in a deal that seemingly came out of nowhere with all eyes on Rafael Leão.

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Nicolas Jackson vs Ollie Watkins: Why Aston Villa have upgraded with new strikerNicolas Jackson has big shoes to fill in replacing Ollie Watkins at Aston Villa, but the data suggests Jackson is the better all-round striker.

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The new Southampton signing who could reach Virgil Van Dijk’s insane levels Southampton fans will be feeling a lot more at ease when it comes to their side's defence. Indeed, the Saints acted quickly, after Jack Stephens dropped anothe

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Southampton fans don’t want this fringe player to be sold as next destination named Tonda Eckert showed off the strength of his full squad during Southampton's last match in the Championship. Indeed, Divin Mubama would come on and score within

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Tonda Eckert could have his very own Jan Bednarek at Southampton with this signingSouthampton fans, at the full-time whistle of the 4-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham United in the EFL Cup, would have been enraged at their team's dire defens

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Aston Villa have made a mistake letting Emiliano Martínez join ChelseaAston Villa have made an unforced error by selling Emi Martínez to Chelsea and should have accepted an offer from Juventus earlier this summer.

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Aston Villa handed dream Champions League draw vs Barcelona, face PSG rematchAston Villa fans can look forward to a dream trip to Barcelona and a rematch with PSG as part of a tricky Champions League schedule following Thursday's dr

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Southampton could be about to win Cyle Larin 2.0 if Tonda Eckert can work his magic Southampton's summer business so far hasn't been the flashiest. They did fork out £9m on Lewis Dobbin, but that's some way off West Ham United splashing out £2

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Southampton news: Schlotterbeck signs, United join Villa, Ward-Prowse deal closeA Bundesliga captain arrives at Staplewood, Quarshie leaves for Austria, and the Ward-Prowse deal edges closer. Millwall come to St Mary's, top of the table.

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The Southampton signing who would be even more exciting than James Ward-ProwseAll of a sudden, Southampton have sparked into life in the chaotic summer transfer window. Indeed, it feels like a very long time ago now since Lewis Dobbin wa

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Aston Villa vs Arsenal injury news as 6 ruled out and 2 doubts for Premier League clashAston Villa are now preparing for their first home game of the season, facing Premier League champions Arsenal on Monday night. Unai Emery's men got off to a cr

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Ward-Prowse is coming home, but Southampton still need another midfield optionSouthampton have paid West Ham less than £1m for James Ward-Prowse. It's a great bit of business, but Southampton must not stop there.

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Chelsea Agrees Martínez Deal 🧤Blues FINALLY sign a new keeper, get Emi for $10M (multiple reports)

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Manchester United join Villa in the race for restless Southampton starAston Villa have had three bids turned down. Now a second Premier League club have declared their interest in Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

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Official: Keven Schlotterbeck departs FC Augsburg to join SouthamptonSchlotterbeck moved from SC Freiburg to Augsburg two years ago for €2.5million euros before going on to make 49 appearances for FCA.

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Football transfer rumours: Palace to hijack Aston Villa move for Joel Ordóñez?Chelsea to add Honest Ahanor? | Brighton seeking teenage kicks? | Roma to sign Morato from Nottingham Forest?

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Sávio lands at Spurs, Celtic crash out and are Villa in crisis? | Football WeeklyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell as Spurs win their first home game of the season and Celtic lose in disastrous fashion in Europe

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UCL League Phase Draw 🌟Tap in for all the latest from today's kickoff of the Champions League season📲

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How Leon Goretzka could solve Aston Villa's midfield creativity problemLeonn Goretzka completes Aston Villa's core of three central midfield options who have complementary skillsets, while also bringing valuable experience.

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Saints fans have badly judged the proposed Ward-Prowse return for these reasonsImagine the scenario. Flynn Downes is flat out on the St Mary's pitch as Tonda Eckert signals frustratedly to the bench. Millwall are 1-0 up away from home, and

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Aston Villa push for Rafael Leão after making Tammy Abraham transfer decisionAston Villa look set to continue their forward line reshuffle as Tammy Abraham nears an exit and Rafael Leão emerges as a key target.

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Southampton news: Ward-Prowse talks, Schlotterbeck medical, Millwall testA former captain, a German centre-back is having a medical, and the league leaders arrive on Saturday. Plenty for Saints to chew over before Tuesday's deadline.

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Southampton enter talks to strike reunion with former captain James Ward-Prowse It’s a return written in the stars - Southampton have entered talks for James Ward-Prowse.

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Southampton couldn’t have it any harder when looking at their next Championship matchTonda Eckert has very rarely been on the receiving end of a thumping in charge of Southampton. The last time he was in charge of the Saints, and they conceded

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Aston Villa set to complete striker swap as Nicolas Jackson replaces Ollie WatkinsNicolas Jackson is on the verge of joining Aston Villa and could be an upgrade on Ollie Watkins, who is set for a move to Saudi Arabia.

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Every piece of business Southampton must do in the final week of the transfer windowSouthampton have work to do in the final week of the transfer window, with a defensive addition amongst the deals set to be confirmed.

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Villa Agrees Jackson Fee 💸Chelsea to sell Senegalese striker for deal worth up to $88M (The Athletic)

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This German defender is having a Southampton medical right nowKeven Schlotterbeck captained Augsburg on Saturday. By Wednesday he was in England for a Southampton medical.

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Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been named as Southampton’s only member of this teamTaylor Harwood-Bellis didn't feature for Southampton again during their EFL Cup humilation at the hands of a much-changed West Ham United side. He was left out

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Chelsea in Dibu Talks 🧤Villa's Argentine goalkeeper offered to Blues (The Athletic)

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Southampton fans will already be worried that this signing is Cameron Archer 2.0Before the new Championship season kicked off, Flynn Downes - who is the heartbeat of the Southampton midfield - tipped the Saints to lift the second tier title

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Southampton set to sign Bundesliga centre-back as Tonda Eckert makes huge defensive callAn error-ridden start to the season for Southampton captain Jack Stephens has led technical director Johannes Spors to make a big move in the transfer window. A

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This often reliable Southampton star has just put in one of his worst performancesSouthampton were humbled on Tuesday night in the EFL Cup by a very young West Ham United team. Indeed, even with the Saints boasting the likes of Leo Scienza i

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Five things learnt as Southampton are thrashed 4-1 by West Ham UnitedSouthampton were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by West Ham, as the Hammers thrashed Tonda Eckert’s side 4-1 at St Mary’s.

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Southampton news: 4-1 cup collapse, Harwood-Bellis hint, Ratkov says no againA 4-1 home defeat to a West Ham side full of teenagers, and Eckert hinting he may have something to announce on Harwood-Bellis.

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The poor Southampton star who must be dropped after West Ham and it's not Jack StephensWhen the Southampton and West Ham United lineups filtered through before kick-off, it was obvious that Tonda Eckert had stuck to his word of playing a strong, b

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The forgotten Southampton sale who would have fixed two major issues for Tonda EckertTonda Eckert will be pleased with the quality players he has at his disposal at the moment at Southampton. Indeed, he has come out to state that Cyle Larin is

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The Southampton XI Tonda Eckert should name against West Ham tonightTonda Eckert has already promised changes for the cup tie. Caspar Jander could be in a Southampton squad for the first time this season.

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Southampton's late striker search just hit a wall in RomePetar Ratkov has said no to Southampton twice this month. The second one landed on Tuesday lunchtime, seven days before the window shuts.

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Southampton will be made to wait as new midfield transfer target is named At the time of writing, we are now only a week away from the transfer window slamming shut in the Championship. Southampton still have a lot to get done before

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What Every EPL Club Needs ⚒️One week to go and a lot of business on the horizon 📲

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Twenty five years at St Mary's, and Southampton have seen the lotFour months in the new place without a home league win. Four months of people filing out of a stadium that still smelled of paint, muttering about the Portsmout

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Ollie Watkins transfer twist as Aston Villa identify two potential replacementsOllie Watkins returned to training after missing the 4-0 loss to Brighton, but Villa have now stepped up interest in two potential replacements.

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West Ham have their own midfield issues to contend with as they prepare for SouthamptonWest Ham United travel to Southampton tonight for an EFL Cup showdown, against a Championship rival, seriously low on confidence. Indeed, the Hammers have only

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Southampton news: Villa go to £24m, Cup night at St Mary's, Deossa inquiry stallsWest Ham arrive for a cup tie tonight with Ward-Prowse in tow, and Villa spent Monday still short of Southampton's price.

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Tonda Eckert must be tempted to start this Southampton hotshot against West HamSouthampton, after picking up their first Championship victory of the season last time out against Stoke City, now have an EFL Cup distraction mid-week against

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Southampton’s transfer window could still go either way as club enters decisive week The final week of the 2026 summer transfer window is here, and it looks decisive for Southampton.

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Why Southampton fans shouldn’t worry about Leo Scienza despite slow start to seasonLeo Scienza’s slow start to the season should not be a worry for Southampton fans.

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EPL Talking Points ✍️Underpowered Man Utd, Cherki becomes crucial, Isak struggles and more 📲

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Southampton have said no again, but this exit still looks only days awayAston Villa went to £20m plus £4m on Sunday night. Southampton said no again. Nine days of this left.

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Southampton news: Villa bid rejected, Preston want Archer, Matsuki under fireA first league win of the season for the Saints, and the Harwood-Bellis to Aston Villa transfer saga continues.

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Five things learnt from Southampton’s 3-1 victory against Stoke CitySouthampton got their first three points of the 2026/27 Championship season, beating Stoke City 3-1 at St Mary’s.

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Aston Villa face centre-back decision between Joel Ordóñez and Taylor Harwood-BellisAston Villa's approach for Joel Ordóñez means they now have a choice to make between two of their top centre-back targets.

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Aston Villa 0-4 Brighton: Nightmare debut for Gomes, did Watkins refuse to play?Aston Villa's 4-0 loss to Brighton featured a nightmare debut for João Gomes and ended with telling quotes from Unai Emery on the absent Ollie Watkins.

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The Southampton player who is becoming a bigger issue than Jack Stephens Southampton managed to collect a 3-1 win over Stoke City on Saturday despite Taylor Harwood-Bellis being absent from Tonda Eckert's starting XI. Eckert decided

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The former Southampton star who has broken Russell Martin’s heart at LeicesterSouthampton have now clinched their first Championship win of the season. It would take a very late flurry of goals to seal the 3-1 victory against Stoke City

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The rogue Southampton target who could sign even if Taylor Harwood-Bellis staysTaylor Harwood-Bellis was noticeably absent from Southampton's defence as the Saints beat Stoke City 3-1 on Saturday. Indeed, the ex-Manchester City defender w

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Southampton don’t need to make another signing in this position after late Stoke win Southampton left it late against Stoke City on Saturday afternoon to pick up their first Championship victory of the season. Heading into the 89th minute, it l

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The Southampton star who was nowhere near Cyle Larin’s levels against StokeSouthampton didn't play Stoke City off the park during their 3-1 victory on Saturday afternoon. Indeed, Daily Echo journalist Dan Hargraves would aptly labeled

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5 things to watch in Aston Villa vs Brighton: Zion Suzuki or Marco Bizot?Will Zion Suzuki make his Aston Villa debut against Brighton? Unai Emery faces multiple selection headaches ahead of the Premier League opener.

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Leon Goretzka ‘very close’ to joining Aston Villa after João Palhinha setbackLeon Goretzka could be Aston Villa's answer to a lack of midfield depth as a deal to sign the former Bayern Munich star is reportedly close.

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Southampton news: Villa deal nears, Nuremberg legal threat, Jander ruled outNuremberg are taking legal advice over Spygate, Villa are edging closer to Harwood-Bellis, and Stoke come to St Mary's at three.

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This is the Southampton side that should start against Stoke on SaturdayTonda Eckert confirmed on Friday that Caspar Jander misses Stoke City. That settles one selection headache at St Mary's but complicates another.

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Southampton have to step up against Stoke City or face an uneasy St Mary’sSouthampton remain four points adrift of safety and need a win against Stoke to stay on track.

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Southampton are selling everyone, say fans. The truth is more awkwardA Southampton thread went up on Reddit on Thursday evening calling the club asleep at the wheel. The replies underneath did not agree.

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Arsenal Signs Konsa 🤝England defender joins Gunners in $75M deal

Premier League is BACK 🦁

After a busy World Cup summer, the EPL returns today 🎥

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Guide to Picking EPL Team 😜New to the Premier League? Let's find you a team to root for 📲

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka vs Matty Cash: Stats show why Aston Villa wanted new right-backAaron Wan-Bissaka offers Villa a different skill set to Matty Cash, which will make for an interesting competition for playing time.

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Arsenal's £51m raid on Villa could cost Southampton their vice-captainVilla banked £51m for Ezri Konsa this week. By Friday morning they were reported to be closing on Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

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Southampton news: Villa bid rejected, Ahmedhodzic deal dead, midfield target emergesOne bid arrived for the captain and left again. A centre-back Saints wanted has gone to Burnley instead.

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Aston Villa identify £25m rated Taylor Harwood-Bellis as Ezri Konsa replacementVilla are wasting no time in targeting a replacement for Ezri Konsa, making a bid for Harwood-Bellis and reportedly monitoring two other options.

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Southampton are chasing this €6m midfielder, and Rangers are in the wayA fresh name has emerged in the Southampton midfield search this afternoon.

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Bold EPL Predictions 🔮👀 Isak for Golden Boot? 🏆 Arsenal, Chelsea for title? 📲 Plus best/worst transfers

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Stoke arrive at Southampton with a manager begging for signingsMark Robins has claimed that he needs reinforcements ahead of this campaign and that will be all the incentive that Tonda Eckert needs.

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The forgotten Southampton player who will be desperate to impress against StokeTonda Eckert will have several team selection headaches to address ahead of Southampton's second Championship clash of the season against Stoke City. Indeed, i

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5 players who have played for both Southampton and Stoke CitySam Gallagher could be leading Stoke's line at St Mary's on Saturday, unless the striker his manager is out shopping for lands first.

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Zion Suzuki vs Emi Martínez: Stats show why Aston Villa prioritised £30m goalkeeperZion Suzuki's stats show why Aston Villa prioritised him as the successor to Emiliano Martínez and how he can replicate his impact.

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This scapegoated Southampton star must now prove himself after transfer rejectionSouthampton will need to put in a much-improved performance on Saturday against Stoke City to get up and running in the Championship this season. The Saints ju

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Brighton vs Aston Villa: Predicted starting 11 for first Premier League game of the seasonAston Villa’s first Premier League game of the 2026/27 season is just days away as they gear up for a road trip to the South Coast to face Brighton & Hove Albio

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History could repeat itself if Southampton learn from this early-season setbackSouthampton already have a mountain to climb as they chase promotion to the Premier League.

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Morning roundup: Benfica buy elsewhere, Celtic want two, Thursday 20th AugustBenfica have spent their defender money in Italy, Celtic have two Saints in mind, and the Chapel Stand carries a sponsor's name for the first time.

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Southampton will have to be wary of Stoke as they close in on signing of EFL starSouthampton will want to give the St. Mary's masses something to cheer about when Stoke City come to town on Saturday. The opening weekend of the brand-new Cha

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Wolves have just taken this midfielder off Southampton's listFlynn Downes rolls an ankle on Saturday and Southampton are in trouble. The player who would have covered that had a medical at Wolves on Wednesday.

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Chelsea have already given Villa transfer green light after decision confirmedEzri Konsa is the latest player expected to depart Aston Villa, and with the club needing to act quickly to secure a replacement, they've been handed an encouraging update

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Southampton should go all out for this signing if they are serious about promotionSouthampton’s loss to Watford highlighted a weakness in their team, and the club reportedly leads the race to address it.

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The midfield signing Southampton fans have somehow missed this weekFour clubs, one Manchester United midfielder, and a senior record far less compelling than the chatter around him. Saints will have to be quick.

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Ollie Watkins tabled new contract at Aston Villa after three transfer offersOllie Watkins has been linked with a number of clubs this summer, with Aston Villa determined to keep a hold of their talisman for one of their most important seasons in recent history

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Aston Villa identify Premier League star in bid to replace Arsenal-bound KonsaAston Villa are scrambling to find an apt successor to Ezri Konsa, who is on the verge of agreeing a transfer to Arsenal - and one player has been tipped to arrive at Villa Park in his place

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Harwood-Bellis still wants Benfica, and Southampton just caught a breakBenfica have spent their centre-back money somewhere else. That £30m valuation looks less like stubbornness this afternoon.

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How did this Southampton youngster fare on his starting debut at his new loan team?Southampton's attacking display on the road against Watford left a lot to be desired. Cyle Larin did pop up with a stabbed home effort, but Leo Scienza, Lewis

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Arsenal Agrees Konsa Deal 🤝Gunners to pay $69M+ for England defender (The Athletic)

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Respected Southampton figure has just dropped a damning verdict of the Watford defeatSouthampton fans would have travelled down to Watford on Sunday afternoon expecting their side to comfortably win on the Championship opening day. The Hornets

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Leo Scienza’s possible exit might not hurt Southampton as much as you might thinkLeo Scienza had a frustrating opening weekend in the Championship against Watford. The Southampton attacker knew exactly what game he was getting himself in fo

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Aston Villa reject £38m Ollie Watkins bid from Al-HilalAston Villa have turned down a third £38million offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal for striker Ollie Watkins, with personal terms reportedly already agreed between the player and the Saudi side.

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BREAKING: Arsenal close to signing Villa star Ezri Konsa as 'owners intervene'Ezri Konsa has been linked with a move to Arsenal throughout the summer and it appears that a deal may now happen

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Aston Villa complete transfer as Unai Emery sanctions dealVilla have announced more summer transfer window business

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Aston Villa complete £17m transfer for Matteo RuggeriItaly international Matteo Ruggeri has joined Aston Villa from Atletico Madrid

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Aston Villa complete £30m Zion Suzuki transferAston Villa have completed the signing of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma

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Matteo Ruggeri vs Lucas Digne: How Aston Villa’s new signing compares statisticallyThe stats suggest Aston Villa's new signing Matteo Ruggeri is an ideal fit to replace Lucas Digne at left-back.

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Morning roundup: Bazunu to Zagreb, Ratkov race grows, Wednesday 19th AugustA goalkeeper being offered abroad, a striker chase getting crowded, and a hard listen for anyone who sat through Sunday's first half.

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The potential midfield signing that has slipped under the radar at SouthamptonSouthampton have already utilised the loan market this summer. Indeed, they have snapped up Divin Mubama from Manchester City on a season long deal, and while

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Aston Villa close in on Aaron Wan-Bissaka deal, secure long-overdue right-back competitionAaron Wan-Bissaka's imminent arrival at Aston Villa will spark the first true competition at right-back in the Unai Emery era.

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One more academy exit and Southampton's midfield cupboard looks bareJoe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has gone to Northampton on a permanent deal, and the timing of it says plenty about where Southampton are.

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Aston Villa agree Aaron Wan-Bissaka deal as transfer terms emergeAston Villa have been linked with a move for West Ham right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka - and an agreement is edging closer following positive talks

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Southampton could finally be getting rid of this nuisance as next destination namedAt the time of writing, we are now only two weeks away from the action-packed summer window slamming shut. Southampton will be wanting to get some more busines

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