Southampton Archives: 11/2018

Stuart Armstrong is one of the few creative influences available to Mark Hughes as he looks to spring a surprise on Manchester United tomorrow and the poor form of Nemanja Matic will allow the Scot an opportunity to shine.

After narrowly avoiding relegation last season, Southampton once again find themselves in a dogfight for survival. Following the dismissal of Mauricio Pellegrino in March last season,…

Cedric Soares has been out of form this season despite being linked with Manchester United in the summer. Southampton should replace him with Yan Valery when Man United visit.

Manolo Gabbiadini missed a penalty in last night’s shoot-out defeat to Leicester City. Could this be the end of his Southampton career?

Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard contributed towards a clean sheet in the cup. With Wesley Hoedt out of form, it is now time to bring Vestergaard into the Premier League side.

The Serbian will be in the next round of the Champions League.

Stuart Armstrong has struggled for form since his summer move from Celtic but his weekend double against Fulham should kickstart his St Mary’s career.

The Dutchman handed Sancho his professional debut.

Southampton have lost sight of what made them an exciting and well-run club but appointing Brendan Rodgers – or alternative candidate Peter Bosz – would be a step towards getting that identity back.

Southampton are in the relegation zone after 13 matches. Stoke kept Mark Hughes too long last season and paid the price.

The Argentine has been in fine form for Leganes this season.

Ever since former Fulham loanee Matt Targett departed the club this summer, Whites supporters have been yearning for the Englishman to leave Southampton for SW6.…

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic steered the Whites to their first Premier League victory since August, netting twice in a 3-2 win over Southampton on Saturday.…

When Southampton travel to Craven Cottage for a relegation six-pointer on Saturday, the reunion between Mark Hughes and Fulham will take centre stage. Fulham will…

Targett helped Fulham get promoted last season, was a target in the summer and the Whites are reportedly eyeing a January swoop as well but Mark Hughes has confirmed he will start for Southampton in the crunch relegation clash this weekend.