Ronald Koeman's return to Vitesse Arnhem was a painful one, but at least the Southampton manager can take some comfort in his side's safe passage to the Europa League play-offs. Few expected Saints to come a cropper in Holland after winning last week's first leg 3-0, yet the Dutchman still named a strong side such was his desire to overcome the club with whom he began his managerial career. ...Full Story »

Dick Advocaat made himself sit through a video nasty as he plotted a way to get the better of his former midfield general. The Sunderland head coach made himself watch the Black Cats' 8-0 horror show at Southampton in October in preparation for the reverse fixture at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, with the club's need for Barclays Premier League points having increased dramatically during th...Full Story »

Nemanja Matic felled Sadio Mane with a clumsy challenge to cancel out Diego Costa's opener, with the visitors more than a test for Jose Mourinho's Premier League leaders Southampton withstood a second-half barrage from Premier League leaders Chelsea to take a point from Stamford Bridge thanks to a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Diego Costa's fifth goal in his last six league games gave Chelsea - seeking ...Full Story »

The Saints move three points clear of the Gunners in the race for a top four finish following their 11th win of the season with a deserved victory at St Mary's Southampton strengthened their grip on fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over an error-prone Arsenal on New Year's Day.Sadio Mane and Dusan Tadic both accepted gifts from the visitors' defence at St Mary's Stadium t...Full Story »