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The scene is set… :innocent: #saintsfc

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 11/01/2017 17:29:59

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| | Report: West Ham United make bid for Southampton defender Jose FonteHEREISTHECITY |
| | Lowton Looks To SouthamptonVITALFOOTBALL |
| | Klopp is very confused by Southampton fans…EMPIREOFTHEKOP |
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They’re here!

#SaintsFC’s players arrive at St Mary’s ahead of a big night in the #EFLCup: https://grabyo.com/g/v/3Znkj10gpTx

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Oriol Romeu: Is the only player to win possession in the middle third more than 100 times (107) in the Premier Leag… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/819238700408303616

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#SaintsFC’s youngsters are in #FAYouthCup action tonight. Here’s a look at how they line up against #WAFC:

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Puel: An exciting moment

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Saints welcome Liverpool to St Mary’s for the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday night, before taking on Burnley at Turf Moor in the league this weekend.

Puel’s men will then take on Norwich City in their Emirates FA Cup replay next Wednesday to complete a very important eight days in Saints’ season.

“We take every game with the possibilities to win. It will be this on Wednesday against Liverpool, if course,” said Puel.

“It’s important to have a strong team, to give a good answer in an exciting game.

“This is important. The game away against Burnley is very important also for the Premier League.

“It’s three strong competitions in January for us, but it’s an exciting moment because we like to play many important games.

“We have to try and give a good answer in every game. It’s an exciting challenge for everyone.”

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 11/01/2017 18:30:04

| | Jay Rodriguez: Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is still supporting meSQUAWKA |
| | How have Southampton’s sold stars fared since leaving St Mary’s?BETUNIBET |
| | Southampton defender Cuco Martina targeted to put an end to West Ham’s right-back crisisESSEXLIVE |
| | West Brom Prepare To Meet Asking Price For Target After Southampton Bid Falls ShortINSIDEFUTBOLCOM |

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The teams are in!

Here’s a look at how #SaintsFC line up for tonight’s #EFLCup semi-final first leg against #LFC:

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#SaintsFC team to face #LFC: Forster, Cédric, van Dijk, Yoshida, Bertrand, Clasie, Romeu, Davis, Tadić, Redmond, Ro… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/819252627494105089

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#SOULIV team news:

#SaintsFC field a full strength line-up.

Karius & Sturridge get rare starts for #LFC

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Mauricio Pochettino ‘the best coach I’ve worked with’ - Jay Rodriguez

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Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez has hailed Tottenham Hotspur’s Mauricio Pochettino, telling The Daily Telegraph he was “the best coach, best manager and best person” he has worked with.

Pochettino managed Rodriguez at Southampton from January 2013 until leaving for Spurs in May the following year, and Rodriguez scored 17 goals in 2013-14 during Pochettino’s final season at St. Mary’s.

That campaign ended badly for the forward after he ruptured ligaments in his right knee against Manchester City and he is only just getting back to his best now.

“Mauricio is the best coach, best manager and best person I’ve ever worked with,” Rodriguez said ahead of Southampton’s EFL Cup semifinal against Liverpool on Wednesday.

"He knows how much I appreciate what he has done and what he still does for me. He constantly speaks to me. It is nice to hear that he is still supporting me and his staff are the same. He just wanted to improve you as a player and a person.

“He was always seeing things in a game that you were weak at but he also gave you that belief that you are a good player. He was an unbelievable manager and a person.”

Rodriguez scored twice in Southampton’s 3-1 victory against Bournemouth last month, the second a brilliant long-range strike, and Pochettino revealed he had sent the forward a text after the game.

“I was very happy. I sent him a text,” Pochettino said before Tottenham’s 4-1 victory at Southampton on Dec. 28.

"I was happy to see him on the pitch again. He suffered a very bad injury and I remember, fresh in my mind, that day at Manchester City. He’s a top player, a top man and we were happy to see him score against Bournemouth.

“Now though we will suffer him because he will be our enemy and our opponent. But I’m happy he’s back to his level. He’s a top person.”

Rodriguez was repeatedly linked to Spurs in summer 2015 but Pochettino has refused to comment on the speculation.

“There were a lot of players linked with Tottenham at that moment,” he said last month.

Dan is ESPN FC’s Tottenham correspondent. Follow him on Twitter: @Dan_KP.

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They’re under way at the DW Stadium, where #SaintsFC’s youngsters are up against #WAFC in the #FAYouthCup.

Good lu… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/819257883414196225

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#SaintsFC have sold nearly £100m worth of players to #LFC since promotion back to the #PL in 2012.

How many were w… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/819257015650447360

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The thoughts of @ryanbertrand3 ahead of #SaintsFC’s clash with #LFC

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EFL Cup semi-final: Southampton vs Liverpool match preview

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Watch a preview of Liverpool’s clash with Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium in the first-leg of the semi-final in the EFL Cup on January 11.

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Manchester Utd, Liverpool and Everton discussed on the Premier League Daily podcast

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Manchester Utd, Liverpool and Everton discussed on the Premier League Daily podcast

Jose Mourinho told Manchester United’s players and fans they must improve ahead of the Super Sunday clash with Liverpool, but what did the Premier League Daily panel make of his comments?

Manchester United may have beaten Hull 2-0 in Tuesday night’s first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final but Mourinho was not happy. Hear more of what he had to say.

Liverpool have an EFL Cup semi-final of their own at Southampton to focus on before that fixture against their rivals.

Jurgen Klopp reveals how he will approach Wednesday’s game, live on Sky Sports, and we get former Everton midfielder Leon Osman’s thoughts on all things Merseyside.

On day 11 of the transfer window, there were reports of what could be a sensational move.

We discuss if Chelsea captain John Terry would be tempted to move to play for Eddie Howe at Bournemouth.

And don’t forget Sky Sports News HQ is the place to be for all the transfer news all the way to Deadline Day.

Premier League Daily is back on Thursday from 10am as we continue the build up to Merseyside v Manchester.

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Southampton vs Liverpool LIVE score and goal updates from EFL Cup semi-final

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Jurgen Klopp is still in search of his first piece of silverware as Liverpool manager as he brings his side to St Mary’s, hoping to put one foot in a second successive EFL Cup final.

The German lost two finals last season, but has fond memories of Southampton, having won 6-1 in the quarter-final of the same competition on the south coast 13 months ago.

Claude Puel wasn’t in charge at St Mary’s then, but he will be mightily keen to avoid a similar fate, with his side without a win in their last four fixtures, three of which were defeats.

Follow our live blog below to keep up to date with the EFL Cup semi-final first leg.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 11/01/2017 19:30:40

| | Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier praisesGLOUCESTERSHIRELIVE |
| | West Ham launch a shock £4m bid for Southampton defender - but it’s not Cuco MartinaESSEXLIVE |
| | From Portugal: Southampton make bid for Porto midfielder, we take a lookSPORTWITNESS |
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| EFL CUP PREVIEW: Southampton vs. Liverpool 2017: Start time, team news, stats, TV schedule and match threadSTMARYSMUSINGS |
| | Southampton v Liverpool - the opposition viewGOLIVERPOOL |
| | West Ham join the chase for FonteREADWESTHAM |
| | Report: West Ham make move for Jose FonteSPORTSMOLE |

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A final word from #SaintsFC boss Claude Puel ahead of kick-off…

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Ten minutes to go! :muscle: #saintsfc https://grabyo.com/g/v/X4qt7RoBvx7

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