Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Southampton players must seize opportunity'
Southampton manager Mark Hughes is desperate to make the most of a rare FA Cup semi-final outing for his side, as they prepare to take on Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.
Apr 20, 21:33
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Everyone has been playing catch-up to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger'
Southampton boss Mark Hughes says that everyone else has been playing "catch-up" to Arsene Wenger during his time at Arsenal.
Apr 20, 10:51
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Mark Hughes: 'Southampton are not downhearted'
Mark Hughes admits that Southampton's players were left "a little bit flat" following their goalless draw at Leicester City but are far from "downhearted".
Apr 19, 21:48
Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017
Leicester City, Southampton play out stalemate
Leicester City and Southampton could not be separated in Thursday night's Premier League encounter at the King Power Stadium, the two sides playing out a 0-0 draw.
Apr 19, 20:37
Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Marcos Alonso handed three-match ban for violent conduct
Marcos Alonso will miss Chelsea's next three games after losing his appeal for a stamp on Shane Long in Saturday's 3-2 win against Southampton.
Apr 19, 09:33
Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Keiren Westwood and teammate Sam Hutchinson forget themselves during the Championship match against Huddersfield Town on October 16, 2016
Report: Southampton interested in Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Keiren Westwood
Premier League strugglers Southampton are reportedly planning a summer move for Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Keiren Westwood.
Apr 18, 20:27
Mark Hughes 'smiles' before the match between Manchester City and Stoke City on March 8, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Two wins could be enough'
Southampton boss Mark Hughes claims that six more points might be enough for his team to survive in the Premier League this season.
Apr 18, 16:16
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Players should enjoy challenge of relegation battle'
Southampton boss Mark Hughes tells his players to "enjoy the challenge" of being in a Premier League relegation battle.
Apr 18, 15:38
Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso charged with violent conduct
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso is charged with violent conduct over his apparent stamp on Shane Long.
Apr 17, 12:38
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Paul Lambert: 'Stoke City need three wins to stay up'
Stoke City manager Paul Lambert says that his side will beat the drop this season if they win three of their remaining fixtures.
Apr 16, 12:39
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Marcos Alonso tried to hurt Shane Long'
Southampton boss Mark Hughes believes that Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso set out to hurt Shane Long in Saturday's Premier League meeting at St Mary's Stadium.
Apr 14, 14:46
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Mark Hughes: 'Southampton cannot feel sorry for themselves'
Mark Hughes stresses that Southampton cannot afford to feel sorry for themselves after their 3-2 loss against Chelsea on Saturday.
Apr 14, 14:32
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Southampton shocked by late Chelsea show
Relegation-threatened Southampton throw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Chelsea in Saturday's Premier League clash at St Mary's.
Apr 14, 13:25
Ryan Bertrand and Dusan Tadic celebrate the opener during the Premier League game between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur on January 21, 2018
Rickie Lambert: 'Southampton will avoid Premier League relegation'
Club legend Rickie Lambert says that he is "more than confident" that Southampton will avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Apr 14, 11:07
Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Team News: Andreas Christensen returns to Chelsea XI
Defender Andreas Christensen is recalled to the Chelsea starting lineup for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Southampton.
Apr 14, 10:33
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Live Commentary: Southampton 2-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Premier League clash between Southampton and Chelsea from St Mary's, which finished 3-2 to the visitors.
Apr 14, 10:30
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Mark Hughes: "We have to prepare as if Chelsea are going to be at their best"
Southampton manager Mark Hughes is expecting Chelsea to put out a strong team this weekend, despite the Blues sitting 10 points off Champions League qualification.
Apr 12, 17:19
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Mark Hughes: 'Focus is on next match'
Southampton boss Mark Hughes insists that the Saints are solely focused on Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea rather than their FA Cup semi-final next weekend.
Apr 12, 15:38
Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: 'Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere only deserved yellow'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Arsenal's Jack Wilshere only deserved yellow for his part in an incident with Southampton's Jack Stephens.
Apr 9, 18:02
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Mark Hughes: 'Jack Wilshere should have been sent off alongside Jack Stephens'
Mark Hughes believes Jack Wilshere should have been sent off as well as Jack Stephens in Southampton's 3-2 Premier League defeat at Arsenal on Sunday.
Apr 8, 17:49
Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Arsene Wenger pleased with Arsenal mentality against Southampton
Arsene Wenger praises Arsenal's strength in character as his charges beat Southampton 3-2 in Sunday's Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium.
Apr 8, 17:33
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Everton on February 3, 2018
Team News: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads line as Arsenal make seven changes
Reiss Nelson comes in for his first Premier League start as Arsenal make seven changes for the visit of Southampton.
Apr 8, 12:19
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Arsene Wenger is an outstanding manager'
Southampton boss Mark Hughes says that Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger is an "outstanding" manager ahead of the clash between the pair on Sunday.
Apr 8, 10:10
Charlie Austin scores the opener during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 10, 2017
Preview:Arsenal vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides a full match preview of Arsenal's game against Southampton, including team news and predicted lineups.
Apr 7, 02:10
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Southampton boss Mark Hughes urges players to fight against relegation
Southampton manager Mark Hughes urges his players to "roll their sleeves up" and fight against relegation in their remaining Premier League fixtures.
Apr 6, 15:55
Barcelona's Paco Alcacer challenges Ruben Vezo of Granada during the La Liga clash at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Southampton to make bid for Barcelona forward Paco Alcacer?
Southampton will reportedly make an approach for Barcelona forward Paco Alcacer if the club avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Apr 5, 09:12
Charlie Austin celebrates with Nathan Redmond after scoring during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 10, 2017
Bournemouth, Leicester City keeping tabs on Charlie Austin?
Bournemouth and Leicester City are allegedly interested in bidding for Southampton striker Charlie Austin at the end of the season.
Apr 4, 10:30
Southampton playmaker Dusan Tadic in action during his side's Premier League match against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on October 2, 2016
Dusan Tadic 'ashamed' of Southampton situation
Southampton's Dusan Tadic says that he and his teammates take full responsibility for the team's current plight.
Apr 2, 21:47
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Mark Hughes: 'Southampton were poor at West Ham United'
Southampton boss Mark Hughes admits that his side "were poor" as they fell to a 3-0 defeat at West Ham United on Saturday.
Mar 31, 17:03
David Moyes celebrates during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and West Ham United on January 13, 2018
West Ham United claim inspired victory over fellow strugglers Southampton
Goals from Joao Mario and Marko Arnautovic earn West Ham United a crucial 3-0 win over fellow strugglers Southampton at the London Stadium in the Premier League.
Mar 31, 16:35
Marko Arnautovic in action for West Ham United in a 2017-18 Premier League match
David Moyes pleased with Marko Arnautovic brace against Southampton
West Ham United boss David Moyes hails his players - singling out two-goal hero Marko Arnautovic - and the Hammers fans following their 3-0 home win over Southampton.
Mar 31, 16:35
Charlie Austin in action for Southampton on November 19, 2016
Team News: Charlie Austin back for Southampton against West Ham United
Charlie Austin is in Southampton's starting XI for their Premier League trip to West Ham United.
Mar 31, 13:02
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Mark Hughes: 'Southampton must affect West Ham United confidence'
Southampton boss Mark Hughes says that his side must capitalise on the "negative" atmosphere around the club if they are to earn victory on Saturday.
Mar 31, 10:15
Charlie Austin celebrates with Nathan Redmond after scoring during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 10, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Charlie Austin nearing Southampton return'
Southampton boss Mark Hughes says that Charlie Austin, who has not played since December, is "very, very close" to returning to action.
Mar 29, 16:52
Paul Merson in action for Arsenal
Paul Merson worried for West Ham United
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson brands Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Southampton "a 30-minute football match".
Mar 29, 15:21
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Ibrahim Afellay 'banished by Stoke City'
Stoke City boss Paul Lambert informs Ibrahim Afellay that he is no longer welcome at the club's training ground, according to a report.
Mar 29, 09:16
Mark Hughes greets Antonio Conte during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Southampton boss Mark Hughes keen on Xherdan Shaqiri reunion?
Southampton boss Mark Hughes is reportedly keen on a reunion with Stoke City winger Xherdan Shaqiri if he is provided with a long-term contract at St Mary's.
Mar 22, 14:10
Charlie Austin in action for Southampton on November 19, 2016
Charlie Austin relishing pressure on Southampton return
Southampton forward Charlie Austin says that he is relishing the chance to contribute under pressure when he makes his return from a hamstring injury.
Mar 21, 17:59
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Joey Barton: Mark Hughes "very lucky" to get Southampton job
Joey Barton says that Mark Hughes - whom he has previously played under at Queens Park Rangers - got "very lucky" with being named as the new manager of Southampton.
Mar 19, 12:51
Antonio Valencia takes down Dele Alli during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on January 31, 2018
Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur in FA Cup semi-finals
Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea take on Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Mar 18, 19:11
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