Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Claude Puel "surprised" by talk of Southampton exit
Claude Puel believes that he has "improved many players" during his time at Southampton and is unsure where speculation regarding his future has come from.
May 5, 12:53
Southampton's Dusan Tadic celebrates scoring against Watford on March 4, 2017
Late goals at Southampton put Crystal Palace back in trouble
Two late goals from Southampton help the Saints to a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
Apr 5, 20:37
Jay Rodriguez grabs his side's second during the Premier League game between Southampton and Leicester City on January 22, 2017
Team News: Jay Rodriguez in for Southampton
Jay Rodriguez comes in for the injured Manolo Gabbiadini as Southampton welcome Bournemouth.
Apr 1, 15:34
Dele Alli celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017
Dele Alli fires Tottenham Hotspur to win over Southampton
Tottenham Hotspur close the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea back to 10 points courtesy of a 2-1 win over Southampton at White Hart Lane.
Mar 19, 16:11
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Team News: Wayne Rooney on Manchester United bench for EFL Cup final
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho names Wayne Rooney on the bench for the EFL Cup final against Southampton.
Feb 26, 15:38
Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016
Claude Puel confident of dealing with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in EFL Cup final
Southampton manager Claude Puel is "confident" in his defence's ability to keep Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic quiet in the EFL Cup final.
Feb 25, 13:26
Virgil van Dijk is subbed with a foot injury during the Premier League game between Southampton and Leicester City on January 22, 2017
Virgil van Dijk to miss EFL Cup final through injury
Southampton manager Claude Puel reveals that Virgil van Dijk is expected to miss two to three months with an ankle injury, ruling him out of the EFL Cup final.
Feb 2, 14:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: New Swansea City signing Luciano Narsingh on bench against Southampton
New Swansea City signing Luciano Narsingh is on the bench ahead of their Premier League clash against Southampton at the Liberty Stadium.
Jan 31, 19:10
Shane Long celebrates scoring with Josh Sims during the EFL Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Southampton on January 25, 2017
Southampton hold firm against Liverpool to book Wembley spot
Southampton beat Liverpool 2-0 on aggregate to book their place in the final of the EFL Cup, with Shane Long's second-leg goal sealing the famous victory.
Jan 25, 21:54
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge in action during his side's EFL Cup clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on October 25, 2016
Team News: Daniel Sturridge handed start in EFL Cup semi-final
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hands a start to Daniel Sturridge for the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final with Southampton.
Jan 25, 18:52
Demarai Gray celebrates scoring for England Under-21s during their friendly against Italy Under-21s at St Mary's Stadium on November 10, 2016
England Under-21s extend unbeaten run with late win over Italy Under-21s
England Under-21s make it 15 games unbeaten courtesy of a late 3-2 victory over Italy Under-21s at St Mary's Stadium.
Nov 10, 21:43
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Derby County midfielder Will Hughes pulls out of England Under-21 duty
Derby County midfielder Will Hughes withdraws from England Under-21 duty because of an injury.
Oct 4, 09:34
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Southampton youngster Jack Stephens heads for Coventry City
Southampton defender Jack Stephens agrees to join League One side Coventry City on loan until the end of the season.
Feb 1, 21:48
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Adnan Januzaj, Will Keane net doubles for Manchester United's Under-21s
Adnan Januzaj and Will Keane help themselves to two goals apiece as Manchester United's Under-21 team overcome Southampton.
Jan 18, 22:09
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: England Under-21s make two changes for Switzerland U21s' clash in Brighton
England Under-21s boss Gareth Southgate makes two changes to the team to face Switzerland U21s in their Euro 2017 qualifier in Brighton.
Nov 16, 17:06
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview:England Under-21s vs. Switzerland Under-21s
Sports Mole previews Monday's U21 Euro 2017 qualifier between England and Switzerland, who are currently both locked on seven points apiece in Group 9.
Nov 13, 16:19
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ten-men England Under-21s stifled by Bosnia in goalless Euro 2017 qualifier
England Under-21s are stifled by Bosnia-Herzegovina Under-21s in a goalless draw as Gareth Southgate's side finish the game with 10 men.
Nov 12, 13:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Bosnia-Herzegovina Under-21s 0-0 England Under-21s - as it happened
Relive the goalless draw between Bosnia U21s and England U21s as Gareth Southgate's side end the match in Sarajevo with 10 men.
Nov 12, 11:30
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Manchester United make nine changes for Middlesbrough, James Wilson starts
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal makes nine changes for his side's League Cup tie with Middlesbrough, as academy products James Wilson and Jesse Lingard start.
Oct 28, 19:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jack Stephens signs new Southampton contract, joins Middlesbrough on loan
Middlesbrough secure the season-long loan signing of Jack Stephens after he penned a new long-term contract with Southampton.
Jul 31, 16:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ronald Koeman targets defensive cover after Florin Gardos injury
Ronald Koeman acknowledges that signing a new centre-back before the transfer window closes is now a "priority" after seeing Florin Gardos ruled out for seven months.
Jul 24, 08:30
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Colchester United name unchanged side for Swindon Town clash
Tony Humes names an unchanged side for Colchester United's crunch encounter with Swindon Town.
Apr 28, 18:16
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Swindon Town see off Notts County thanks to Andy Williams penalty
Swindon Town beat Notts County 3-0 thanks to an Andy Williams penalty and goals from Harry Toffolo and John Swift.
Mar 7, 16:59
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Steve Davis happy with Crewe Alexandra effort in Swindon Town draw
Steve Davis claims that Crewe Alexandra deserved their draw against high-flying Swindon Town in League One.
Feb 28, 18:16
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
League One roundup: Swindon cruise to Chesterfield win
Swindon Town win against Chesterfield to stay of League One, but have Bristol City hot on their heels.
Jan 17, 17:03
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Swindon Town top after late fightback at Fleetwood Town
Swindon Town fight back from 2-0 down to draw with Fleetwood Town and move the Robins to the top of League One.
Jan 3, 16:59
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Steve Cotterill to appeal Wade Elliott red card
Bristol City boss Steve Cotterill confirms that Wade Elliot's red card from Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Swindon Town in League One will be appealed.
Nov 15, 17:57
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Michael Smith strike ends Bristol City's unbeaten run
Swindon Town end Bristol City's 16-game undefeated streak as Michael Smith scores a 78th-minute winner to down the 10-man Robins.
Nov 15, 16:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Ten-man Bristol City frustrate Swindon Town
Ten-man Bristol City do enough to earn a 0-0 half-time draw away to Swindon Town.
Nov 15, 15:50
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Swindon Town eye Southampton's Jack Stephens loan deal
Southampton's Jack Stephens is a target for League One club Swindon Town after his successful loan spell last season.
Jul 9, 19:46
England U19 Jack Stephens in action on November 13, 2012
Jack Stephens signs new Southampton deal
Southampton teenager Jack Stephens signs a three-year contract extension with the Premier League club.
Apr 12, 18:19
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