Kevin: Newcastle won the game without getting out of third gear. Didn't panic at 1-0 down early on. Dan Burn and Fabian Schar give better balance in defence. Clinical and professional performance.

In Newcastle's 3-1 win at Southampton, one thing separated the two teams: a ruthless edge in front of goal. The Magpies started the game slowly and the Saints made them pay, taking the lead after just 10 minutes through centre-back Jan Bednarek.

By Cailin Riley Twenty-five years ago, when current Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger first served on the Village Board, as a trustee, he remembers talk about the need to replace the slate roof at the Southampton Arts Center,

Norwegian football journalist Jonas Giever says new Southampton signing Albert Gronbaek is "quite the offensive number eight".Gronbaek has moved to St Mary's on loan until the end of the season from Rennes after joining the Ligue 1 club from Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt last summer in a 12m euros deal (£10m).

Staying overnight in Southampton ensures a stress-free start to your journey and gives you the chance to explore this historic maritime city.

Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly plotting a move to sign midfielder Stuart Armstrong from MLS outfit Vancouver Whitecaps.

Southampton manager Ivan Juric: "I think today my guys gave everything they have. They are fighting well, playing well, creating chances. Of course Newcastle is the better team. I don't have many negative things to say to my guys."

Newcastle United travel to face Southampton in the Premier League with the visitors looking to break into the top four.

Southampton are willing to add Reading ace Andre Garcia to their defensive ranks in January. A few days ago, Hull City negotiated a loan move to sign Southampton's Charlie Taylor. Though the defender is yet to be convinced, the general feeling remains that he will depart through the exit door.

Southampton's Dom Ballard has secured a loan move back to League One Cambridge United for the rest of the season, the Daily Echo understands.

Cheltenham Town Women progressed to the final of the FA Women’s National League Plate after beating Southampton Academy 1-0 on Sunday in difficult conditions on Sunday. Una Lue flicked home her 12th goal of the season in the 63rd minute before 17-year-old Carys Pugh-Jones saved a stoppage-time penalty to send Tom Davies’ side through.