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#SaintsFC’s Yan Valery previews the Under-23s’ latest #PLCup tie, as Staplewood prepares to host #Rovers tonight: http://sfcne.ws/23sPreviewValery

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JaĆÆdi previews Premier League Cup tie

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Saints’ youngsters bounced back from a disappointing night against Fulham, to take a point away from the Premier League 2 leaders, and now face equally tough opposition in Blackburn Rovers this evening, as they continue their Premier League Cup campaign.

Reflecting on last week’s result, JaĆÆdi said: "Looking at the game scenario we could have had the three points, but my feeling was that the boys performed well and scored good goals against strong opposition.

"Something we need to learn about is game management and making the right decisions. One point is okay when you play away from home, but we were slightly disappointed we didn’t take the maximum.

ā€œWe have quality, I think every time we’re in control of a game we create and score goals, but out of possession we need to match that intensity. This comes with experience.ā€

One particular performance caught the eye of the Under-23s coaching staff at Middlesbrough, after Jake Hesketh continued his good form with a brace, as well as an abundance of progressive attacking play.

Speaking about the 21-year old’s return to action, JaĆÆdi said: "Hesketh has spent a lot of time off the pitch [with injury]. He showed that hunger and desire to prove he can get back to the level, scored four goals so far for the 23s and gives us a good balance.

ā€œHe’s clever positionally and scores goals so it helps the younger boys. When he’s ready I think the first-team manager will be thinking about him.ā€

On tonight’s opponents Blackburn, JaĆÆdi added: ā€œWe play them in the league, a tough opposition. Physical, good rotation and they play different systems. But we want to go as far as possible in this competition.ā€

A win for Saints would move them to the top of the Group B standings at the halfway stage, with Blackburn currently one point above them after two matches.

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Loan Watch: Young Saints in FA Cup action

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Striker Olomola played the full 90 minutes as Yeovil secured a second bite of the cherry against Port Vale. Jordan Green struck late for the Glovers to earn a replay after Tom Pope had opened the scoring on 63 minutes.

Fellow forward Seager went one better, featuring for just over an hour as MK Dons survived an early scare to eliminate National League outfit Maidstone United.

The Stones got off to a flying start at Stadium MK thanks to Magnus Okuonghae’s effort midway through the first half but the League One club fought back after the break, running in four second-half goals to ease into the next round.

In the Championship, Harrison Reed was unable to prevent his Norwich side from slipping to defeat Cardiff on Friday night.

The midfielder played the duration in the Welsh capital as goals from Joe Ralls, Junior Hoilett and Omar Bogle cancelled out Marco Stiepermann’s long-range strike to set a fourth consecutive win for the Bluebirds.

North of the border, Harry Lewis’ Dundee United returned to the top of the Scottish Championship with a 2-1 win over Dunfermline at Tannadice while Jordy Clasie helped Club Brugge recover from two goals down to earn a point against KAS Eupen in the Belgian Pro League.

Saints’ Sam Gallagher is set to feature in Birmingham City’s home clash with Wolves on Monday night.

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Valery on his Saints progress

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Saints welcome Blackburn Rovers to Staplewood Campus in tonight’s Premier League Cup clash, and defender Yan Valery has emphasised how the togetherness shown in last week’s hard-fought draw at Middlesborough will be key to the Under-23s’ progress in the competition.

Now 18, the Frenchman is one of the youngest members of Radhi JaĆÆdi’s side, but continues to make an impression with his pace and athleticism from full-back.

Talking about his individual progress, and that of the team, the teenager said: "It was a good first half against Middlesborough, we all worked together as a team and performed well.

"But we gave them too many set-pieces, which was their strength. We have to learn about game management, even though we’re still young players.

"In training we’re improving as a unit, and we now have to put this in to practise against Blackburn. Every game I am starting, I’m happy. I try to learn from the older players.

"I like attacking and crossing, when I have the ball the first thing I am thinking is go forward. I’m learning the defensive side also, working on my 1v1 defending and distances with the centre backs.

ā€œIt isn’t the first time we’re playing against Blackburn. We’ve been preparing well in training, and if we get the game plan right and play our football it will be a good match.ā€

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Charlie Austin says Bournemouth boos over Poole move were ā€˜a bit odd’

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Charlie Austin was left baffled by Bournemouth fans booing him after the striker rescued a point for Southampton on Sunday.

Austin scored his third goal in three games to cancel out Ryan Fraser’s opener and secure Saints a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium.

After slotting home Nathan Redmond’s cross, Austin celebrated in front of the home supporters, who had been jeering him throughout the game.

Austin spent six weeks training with Bournemouth when he belonged to Poole Town back in 2009, but the move was blocked as the Cherries were then placed under a transfer embargo.

ā€˜Their reaction was a bit odd, I am not too sure why. It was not my fault,’ said Austin, who joined Swindon instead and then Burnley.

'If anything, I was going to sign here and (manager) Eddie (Howe) and (assistant manager) Jason (Tindall) did everything they could to sign me and I would have signed.

'But, like Eddie said earlier in the week, he could not stand in my way and I am forever grateful to them for letting me go and giving me a chance.

ā€˜It is not strange to score against them. It was a long time ago and I never actually signed for the club.’

Redmond’s assist also had added significance given he was left on the bench following his feisty exchange with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola last week.

Saints boss Mauricio Pellegrino said Redmond was being rested but the winger came off the bench at half-time to inspire the visitors’ fightback.

ā€˜It was a strange one,’ Austin said of Redmond’s face-off with Guardiola.

ā€˜But he is a good pro. He came on at half-time, got his head down and changed the game in our favour.’

Both sides could have claimed victory in the second period but Bournemouth felt particularly aggrieved after Adam Smith was denied an early penalty.

Smith seemed to exaggerate his fall over Sofiane Boufal’s reckless challenge and was booked for diving by referee Jon Moss, who apologised to the full-back after the match.

The yellow card was Smith’s fifth of the season and means he will now serve a one-match ban.

ā€˜I knew the tackle was coming. I had to ride the challenge. I’m not just going to stand there and let him go through my legs,’ Smith said.

'Obviously the referee admitted it after, and apologised. That’s never happened before in my career.

ā€˜Sky Sports showed it to me on the TV. I honestly don’t know how he hasn’t given it. I think someone said the referee didn’t have a great view so obviously he’s guessed, but the linesman is right there so I don’t know what he’s doing.’

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Here’s how #SaintsFCU23s line-up against #Rovers in tonight’s live #PLCup action:

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Premier League form table: How the standings would look based on the last six games

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Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City machine shows no signs of slowing down as the Citizens hold an eight point lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Rivals Manchester United watched on in anguish as David Silva’s late winner against West Ham prevented the Red Devils from reducing the gap to six points.

Chelsea and Liverpool have impressed of late but remain massive outsiders while Tottenham have seen their title ambitions all but extinguish.

At the bottom, meanwhile Everton have seen their fortunes change for the better after hiring Sam Allardyce as their new permanent manager.

But how would the Premier League table look based on the last six games?

The current top four consists of Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool – first to fourth respectively – while Crystal Palace, West Ham and Swansea – 18th to 20th respectively – make up the bottom three.

Click the right arrow, above, to see the Premier League form table in full, from 20th to first…

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Join us live for some Monday night football action, as #SaintsFCU23s host their #Rovers counterparts in the… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/937756371889655808

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1: We’re under way here at Staplewood, as #SaintsFCU23s look to make it back-to-back wins in the #PLCup :innocent:

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#SaintsFC will travel to #FFC in the third round of the #EmiratesFACup!

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GOAL: #SaintsFCU23s 1-0 #Rovers U23s (Yan Valery 45+1)

Yan Valery opens the scoring for Saints, squeezing his shot… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/937771563872485376

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HALF-TIME: #SaintsFCU23s 1-0 #Rovers U23s

Yan Valery’s late goal is the difference at the break, as #SaintsFC ente… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/937771956916637697

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#SaintsFC’s Yan Valery with the only goal of a tightly contested affair here at Staplewood, second 45 up next!… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/937773943716569089

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46: #SaintsFCU23s are back under way against #Rovers U23s, looking to maintain their slender 1-0 advantage.

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GOAL: #SaintsFCU23s 2-0 #Rovers U23s (@Mattytargett 54)

A wonderfully struck free-kick from Targett nestles in the… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/937777390612131840

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