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.
There have been many memorable full-circle transfers in Premier League history. Though some like that of Nemanja Matic and David Luiz have been successful, for superstars like Paul Pogba, it wasn't that remarkable. Still, the most recent Premier League full-circle story hits differently, being no less interesting than the above ones.
Though each department is responsible for this, Southampton's toothless attack force has been the prime culprit. In comparison, they have better xG than most relegation clubs but have the least goals scored.
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Nottingham Forest's remarkable campaign continued with a 3-2 win over struggling Southampton on Sunday but they had to survive a late onslaught before securing the win to move level on points with second-placed Arsenal in the Premier League standings.
Amad Diallo has rescued Manchester United with a late 12-minute hat trick to earn a 3-1 win over last-place Southampton in the Premier League.
Rennes are targeting Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath (21), according to a report this Tuesday from Foot Mercato. The struggling Ligue 1 club is looking at a raft of reinforcements
In November, he suggested that Jamie Vardy was the best English striker of his generation, better even than Wayne Rooney or Harry Kane. He also claimed that League One side Barrow and then a doomed Southampton were the “worst” possible opponents for his Chelsea side, who went on to score five in both games.
Michael Oliver is to referee Ipswich's Premier League match against Southampton on Saturday, just days after he received "threats and abuse" following Arsenal's game against Wolves.
How did a club that used to stand for consistency and stability suddenly find themselves trapped in this doom spiral?
After Diego Carlos' exit and Mings' injury, Unai Emery's squad is short in central defence - Juan Foyth and Axel Disasi are both targets