Chelsea kept pace with Premier League top two Arsenal and Manchester City by beating European hopefuls Southampton on the South Coast thanks to an inspired substitution. Oscar set up Fernando Torres and Willian before scoring himself to sink the hosts.
Torres lashed across the face of the home goal with a minute played as the Saints defence were caught napping. Moments later the Blues striker was set away by Gaston Ramirez’s mistake, but Jose Fonte got his teammate out of trouble.
Chelsea continued their dominant start with Andre Schurrle fired narrowly wide. Kelvin Davis then had to come smartly off his line and snuff out the danger from Ramires when Torres played him in.
Southampton settled and threatened through skipper Adam Lallana, but Ashley Cole blocked his effort after tucking in from left back. Torres then lashed over for the visitors after popping up on the left and racing infield.
Torres lashed across the face of the home goal with a minute played as the Saints defence were caught napping. Moments later the Blues striker was set away by Gaston Ramirez’s mistake, but Jose Fonte got his teammate out of trouble.
Chelsea continued their dominant start with Andre Schurrle fired narrowly wide. Kelvin Davis then had to come smartly off his line and snuff out the danger from Ramires when Torres played him in.
Southampton settled and threatened through skipper Adam Lallana, but Ashley Cole blocked his effort after tucking in from left back. Torres then lashed over for the visitors after popping up on the left and racing infield.
- 1/1/2014
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Chelsea travel to European hopefuls Southampton on New Year’s Day knowing their hosts have only one Premier League win in their last five against the Blues on the South Coast.
That solitary victory for the Saints since 2000 came in March in an all-English scoring affair. Jay Rodriguez and Rickie Lambert were on target at St Marys with Chelsea only briefly level through John Terry under interim boss Rafa Benitez.
Mauricio Pochettino’s team have only picked up one point from the last nine available on home turf and five throughout December. The reverse fixture exactly one month before this second meeting of the season saw Southampton lead early – again through Rodriguez – but then succumb to second half Blues goals from Gary Cahill, Terry and Demba Ba.
Such a lean festive season has seen the Saints slip to ninth place in the table and as many points off the European places.
Chelsea travel to European hopefuls Southampton on New Year’s Day knowing their hosts have only one Premier League win in their last five against the Blues on the South Coast.
That solitary victory for the Saints since 2000 came in March in an all-English scoring affair. Jay Rodriguez and Rickie Lambert were on target at St Marys with Chelsea only briefly level through John Terry under interim boss Rafa Benitez.
Mauricio Pochettino’s team have only picked up one point from the last nine available on home turf and five throughout December. The reverse fixture exactly one month before this second meeting of the season saw Southampton lead early – again through Rodriguez – but then succumb to second half Blues goals from Gary Cahill, Terry and Demba Ba.
Such a lean festive season has seen the Saints slip to ninth place in the table and as many points off the European places.
- 12/31/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Date: Saturday, December 14 Venue: St James’ Park Kick-Off: 15:00
Can Newcastle continue their surge up the Premier League table by seeing off Southampton on Saturday?
Team News
Newcastle will be without Yohan Cabaye through suspension for Saturday’s visit of Southampton in the Premier League, after the midfielder amassed five yellow cards and serves a one-game ban.
Magpies manager Alan Pardew has reported no fresh injury concerns.
Southampton could be without Morgan Schneiderlin, who is struggling with a pelvic injury, while Victor Wanyama, Artur Boruc, Nathaniel Clyne, Daniel Fox and Kelvin Davis are all still sidelined.
(bbc)
Key Stats
Newcastle are unbeaten in 10 home league and cup games against Southampton stretching back to November 1997, winning nine of them.
Last weekend’s draw with Manchester City ended a run of three straight defeats for the Saints.
France striker Loic Remy has failed to score in his last three...
Date: Saturday, December 14 Venue: St James’ Park Kick-Off: 15:00
Can Newcastle continue their surge up the Premier League table by seeing off Southampton on Saturday?
Team News
Newcastle will be without Yohan Cabaye through suspension for Saturday’s visit of Southampton in the Premier League, after the midfielder amassed five yellow cards and serves a one-game ban.
Magpies manager Alan Pardew has reported no fresh injury concerns.
Southampton could be without Morgan Schneiderlin, who is struggling with a pelvic injury, while Victor Wanyama, Artur Boruc, Nathaniel Clyne, Daniel Fox and Kelvin Davis are all still sidelined.
(bbc)
Key Stats
Newcastle are unbeaten in 10 home league and cup games against Southampton stretching back to November 1997, winning nine of them.
Last weekend’s draw with Manchester City ended a run of three straight defeats for the Saints.
France striker Loic Remy has failed to score in his last three...
- 12/13/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Date: Wednesday, December 4 Venue: St Mary’s Stadium Kick-Off: 19:45
Can Southampton get their challenge for a top four place back on track when they take on Aston Villa in the Premier League on Wednesday?
Team News
Southampton will be without Artur Boruc after the goalkeeper broke his hand during the 3-1 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, while fellow keeper Kelvin Davis is also out.
Morgan Schneiderlin is sidelined with a groin injury, and Gaston Ramirez, Danny Fox and Guly do Prado are also unavailable.
Andreas Weimann is a doubt for Aston Villa after the forward picked up a hamstring injury in the draw with Sunderland, but manager Paul Lambert has an otherwise fully-fit squad to select from.
(bbc)
Key Stats
Southampton won both meetings with Aston Villa last season, with the 4-1 home win not only their biggest of the season, but also their first in...
Date: Wednesday, December 4 Venue: St Mary’s Stadium Kick-Off: 19:45
Can Southampton get their challenge for a top four place back on track when they take on Aston Villa in the Premier League on Wednesday?
Team News
Southampton will be without Artur Boruc after the goalkeeper broke his hand during the 3-1 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, while fellow keeper Kelvin Davis is also out.
Morgan Schneiderlin is sidelined with a groin injury, and Gaston Ramirez, Danny Fox and Guly do Prado are also unavailable.
Andreas Weimann is a doubt for Aston Villa after the forward picked up a hamstring injury in the draw with Sunderland, but manager Paul Lambert has an otherwise fully-fit squad to select from.
(bbc)
Key Stats
Southampton won both meetings with Aston Villa last season, with the 4-1 home win not only their biggest of the season, but also their first in...
- 12/4/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Venue: Liberty Stadium Date: Saturday, 20th April K/o: 15:00 Team News
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has a fully fit squad to select from as he prepares to welcome Southampton to the Liberty Stadium this afternoon.
Leon Britton returns having missed the draw with Norwich to attend the birth of his twin sons, while defender Neil Taylor could make his return from the broken and dislocated ankle he suffered back in September.
Southampton could be without duo Kelvin Davis and Guly do Prado due to injury and illness respectively.
Jose Fonte however is expected to be available after the birth of his son.
Key Stats
This is only the fourth time these two sides have met in the last three decades.
The two sides drew 1-1 in the reverse fixture, and before that, the last time they met was in the 2008/09 Championship. Then, Swansea claimed a win and a draw over their rivals.
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has a fully fit squad to select from as he prepares to welcome Southampton to the Liberty Stadium this afternoon.
Leon Britton returns having missed the draw with Norwich to attend the birth of his twin sons, while defender Neil Taylor could make his return from the broken and dislocated ankle he suffered back in September.
Southampton could be without duo Kelvin Davis and Guly do Prado due to injury and illness respectively.
Jose Fonte however is expected to be available after the birth of his son.
Key Stats
This is only the fourth time these two sides have met in the last three decades.
The two sides drew 1-1 in the reverse fixture, and before that, the last time they met was in the 2008/09 Championship. Then, Swansea claimed a win and a draw over their rivals.
- 4/20/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Venue: Saint Mary’s Date: Saturday, 22nd December K/o: 15:00
Team News
Southampton goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga is an injury concern, as his shoulder injury kept him out of the Saint’s 1-0 win over fellow relegation rivals Reading last weekend, meaning Kelvin Davis could again deputise.
Defender Daniel Fox is also a doubt, as is midfielder Adam Lallana. Both are struggling with knee injuries.
Visitors Sunderland also have a series of injury concerns. Defender Phil Bardsley sat out the visit to Old Trafford last weekend with a knee injury, whilst midfielder Lee Cattermole hasn’t played a full game since Novemeber 18th. Fellow midfielder Danny Rose is carrying a knock but is likely to be passed fit, as is forward Stephen Fltcher, who is expected to overcome his back injury.
Former Man United defender Wes Brown is out with a knee injury.
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Southampton and Sunderland are both...
Team News
Southampton goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga is an injury concern, as his shoulder injury kept him out of the Saint’s 1-0 win over fellow relegation rivals Reading last weekend, meaning Kelvin Davis could again deputise.
Defender Daniel Fox is also a doubt, as is midfielder Adam Lallana. Both are struggling with knee injuries.
Visitors Sunderland also have a series of injury concerns. Defender Phil Bardsley sat out the visit to Old Trafford last weekend with a knee injury, whilst midfielder Lee Cattermole hasn’t played a full game since Novemeber 18th. Fellow midfielder Danny Rose is carrying a knock but is likely to be passed fit, as is forward Stephen Fltcher, who is expected to overcome his back injury.
Former Man United defender Wes Brown is out with a knee injury.
Match Preview
Southampton and Sunderland are both...
- 12/21/2012
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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