# OptiNews - Friday 08 to Thursday 14 December 2017 **URL:** \ **Category:** Southampton Football Club\ **Created:** [8 December 2017 00:08 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/optinews-friday-08-to-thursday-14-december-2017/1060 "2017-12-08T00:08:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Optimus-trousers](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/optimus-trousers/32/79_2.png) [@Optimus-trousers](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Optimus-trousers)\ **Post date:** [8 December 2017 18:03 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/optinews-friday-08-to-thursday-14-december-2017/1060/41 "2017-12-08T18:03:33Z")
Sourced from **A tweet by SouthamptonFC tweet** [@SouthamptonFC - Southampton FC](http://bit.ly/2jcUde5) > 🎙 “Niemi wins three times out of three!” > > Relive Antti Niemi’s miraculous triple save from Patrick Vieira when… [https://twitter.com/i/web/status/939193182050426880](https://t.co/AiOr7mSwPB) > > Retweets: 0 > > Favourites: 7 > > _...direly brought into being by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
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Sourced from **Optimus trousers summary article summary** Summary of non-mainstream articles: 08/12/2017 18:09:24 > | > > ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/a/6/a658f3c8a28612d3ea95a5e1837a1f014ae289cf.jpeg) | [Arsenal Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Southampton | Goal.com](http://bit.ly/2j9vRlq)GOALDOTCOM | > | | [Southampton vs Arsenal predictions preview line-ups football betting tips](http://bit.ly/2A6q1ET)101GREATGOALS | > | ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/c/bccfeab5a200203bab4cbd3483c65149421d970c.jpeg) | [Saints Look Like They Can Beat A Big Six Club For The First Time In 19 Months - Southampton News](http://bit.ly/2A3eExj)THEUGLYINSIDE | > | | [Mustafi ruled out of Southampton clash - Arsenal team news](http://bit.ly/2A6q03N)FOOTBALLLONDON | > > _...discerningly mustered by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
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Sourced from **Optimus trousers’ RSS Feed rss feed** [Read Southampton](http://bit.ly/290rrnv) > New content from ([- Read Southampton](http://readsouthampton.com)) > > | [Southampton vs Arsenal: Three key Saints](http://bit.ly/2jbGYdz) | Southampton entertain Arsenal on Sunday lunchtime as they look to get back to winning ways after just collecting one … 08-12-2017 | > | [Southampton vs Arsenal: Last time out](http://bit.ly/2A4YB29) | Fresh from a point on the road at Bournemouth last weekend, Southampton return to St Mary’s as they welcome Arsene … 08-12-2017 | > > Older content… > > | [Pied reveals it’s not been easy to fight for place in team](http://bit.ly/2Azy93H)2 days ago | > | [Southampton interested in deal for Norwegian international](http://bit.ly/2AB5EjW)2 days ago | > | [Saints, Crystal Palace, Newcastle fight for Dundee star](http://bit.ly/2Atu8O3)3 days ago | > | [Southampton to face Fulham away in FA Cup third round](http://bit.ly/2nsphbg)4 days ago | > | [Southampton and Everton battling for Championship goalkeeper](http://bit.ly/2nrGK3w)4 days ago | > | [Our man of the match: Bournemouth (A)](http://bit.ly/2zLwsgj)5 days ago | > | [Southampton player ratings: Bournemouth (A)](http://bit.ly/2AQTAOG)5 days ago | > | [Mauricio Pellegrino backs Jeremy Pied to shine](http://bit.ly/2ApseMh)6 days ago | > > _...perspicuously forged by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
**Author:** ![Optimus-trousers](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/optimus-trousers/32/79_2.png) [@Optimus-trousers](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Optimus-trousers)\ **Post date:** [8 December 2017 18:18 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/optinews-friday-08-to-thursday-14-december-2017/1060/44 "2017-12-08T18:18:33Z")
Sourced from **Southampton FC - Official Site article** [Cédric remains sidelined](http://bit.ly/2k9t8VG) > ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/7/9/792ff6c30ba56269c73fde6b288c9f0da1c93f64.jpeg) > > Show/hide article… > > While the full-back’s recovery is said to be progressing well, he will be forced to sit out of this weekend’s Premier League clash against Arsenal, as his rehab work continues. > > “We’ve got Cédric injured,” the manager asserted. “He won’t be ready for Sunday. He is the only one [missing] in the squad.” > > Elsewhere, long-term absentee Josh Sims has made a return to the fold this week, after a gruelling seven month spell on the sidelines. > > Speaking about the 20-year-old’s progress, Pellegrino added: "After seven or eight months it is not easy to come back, but he was involved in training over the last few days. > > “Hopefully he can recover because he’s a young lad, a homegrown player, and the more players ready to compete the better it is for us.” > > Go to the [original article…](http://bit.ly/2k9t8VG) > > _...evocatively dreamed-up by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
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Sourced from **Sky Sports article** [Pellegrino: Don’t write off Arsenal](http://bit.ly/2kdRnCi) > ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/c/b/cba88f33d07cb39a484c7e7d6fca85172e79041f.jpeg) > > Show/hide article… > > Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino expects Arsenal to be challenging for honours at the end of the season. > > Go to the [original article…](http://bit.ly/2kdRnCi) > > _...perceptively caused to be by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
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Sourced from **The Telegraph article** [Southampton vs Arsenal preview: Team news, injuries, suspensions, TV details, odds and prediction](http://bit.ly/2iHQhyc) > ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/d/2/d266485d6a3f2319f90dbc17e53666117e969087.webp) > > Show/hide article… > > “I think we can play with different strikers and keep the same idea, we know some are better at keeping the ball and we know Shane [Long] and Manolo [Gabbiadini] are maybe better at running in behind and I think we have to adapt to every situation.” > > "They have different profiles and different qualities but the connection between them is good. > > "There should be goals because they are an offensive team as well, with offensive potential. > > "They have Charlie Austin back now, and of course they have players like Tadic, Redmond, Boufal who are all very strong offensively. They have a good technical level as a team and both side can create chances so there could be goals there. > > "The result against Everton and the quality of their performance against Bournemouth [shows Southampton are back on the rise]. > > “I thought in the second half they always looked dangerous against Bournemouth and capable of scoring - it is true that if you look at the number of goals they scored and the quality of their last two performances, it looks like they are coming back to a much more dangerous team.” > > Go to the [original article…](http://bit.ly/2iHQhyc) > > _...pitilessly whittled by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
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Sourced from **Southampton FC - Official Site article** [Saints set for Sunday](http://bit.ly/2iEswHc) > ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/7/9/792ff6c30ba56269c73fde6b288c9f0da1c93f64.jpeg) > > Show/hide article… > > Go behind the scenes at Staplewood as Saints lay their final plans for the Premier League visit of Arsenal on Sunday. > > Go to the [original article…](http://bit.ly/2iEswHc) > > _...foggily costructed by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
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Sourced from **Sky Sports article** [Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino expects Arsenal to challenge for honours](http://bit.ly/2iEHahD) > ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/c/bcbcf4a3d6df42237bbc3d800fe3f426fc234e4f.jpeg) > > Show/hide article… > > Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino believes it is too early to rule Arsenal out of the title race. > > The Gunners have the opportunity to make up ground on Manchester City when they travel to face the Saints in the early kick-off on Sunday. > > Arsenal are currently 15 points behind the league leaders, but Pellegrino believes Arsene Wenger’s side can challenge for honours despite their inconsistent start to the season. > > “We are more or less in the middle of the season and it is really early to make comments or draw conclusions,” said Pellegrino. > > "The last third of the season is the most important part. Arsenal have to have this race at the end with good performances. They are a really strong side. > > "They’re not in the Champions League this year but most of the time they are in Europe and are always fighting for the top four. > > “They’ve bought important players and I think they are a really good team - they are a really difficult team to beat. They are a top team.” > > Charlie Austin is expected to start for the Saints after scoring three goals in his last two appearances, and Pellegrino has been impressed with the 28-year-old’s progress since returning from injury. > > “Hopefully he will continue in the same way now his confidence is high,” said Pellegrino. "This is important for him and important for the team. > > “We have to create chances to try and find in every single game different solutions, different ways to try and attack. Every team knows how to defend. Every year they are better. We have to be really clever.” > > Pellegrino believes Austin can challenge for a place in England’s World Cup squad if he continues to impress with the Saints. > > He said: "It’s not just him. We’ve got English players with quality that can help the national team. > > “It will be good if they represent England in the World Cup because it means they are playing well at Southampton.” > > Go to the [original article…](http://bit.ly/2iEHahD) > > _...thanklessly devised by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
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Sourced from **Sky Sports article** [Southampton defender Cedric Soares ruled out of Arsenal clash](http://bit.ly/2iENV2X) > ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/1/7/17835b7abf352b7211dd398bd294c55322212e55.jpeg) > > Show/hide article… > > Cedric Soares has been ruled out of Southampton’s Premier League game against Arsenal on Sunday with a hamstring injury. > > The Portuguese full-back, who was named Southampton’s player of the month for November, will miss the Gunners’ visit to St Mary’s due to a hamstring injury suffered in the recent 2-1 loss to Manchester City. > > “We’ve got Cedric injured,” said Pellegrino. “He won’t be ready for Sunday. He is the only one [missing] in the squad.” > > Long-term absentee Josh Sims returned to training for the first time in seven months on Friday and the Saints manager pleased to have more competition within his squad as a result. > > Speaking about the 20-year-old’s return, Pellegrino said: "After seven or eight months it is not easy to come back, but he was involved in training over the last few days. > > “Hopefully he can recover because he’s a young lad, a homegrown player, and the more players ready to compete the better it is for us.” > > Go to the [original article…](http://bit.ly/2iENV2X) > > _...exhalingly made by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
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Sourced from **Optimus trousers summary article summary** Summary of non-mainstream articles: 08/12/2017 19:14:48 > | > > ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/c/3/c3fe552d76ad0ac3ace8f44e5b2d750aa0c198ef.jpeg) | [Follow our trip to Southampton LIVE](http://bit.ly/2kcF9d0)ARSENAL | > | ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/e/0/e0f8a735c181b08267539cf8336bb80d4c864eff.jpeg) | [Southampton: Cedric still unfit, will miss Arsenal game](http://bit.ly/2iEt4wK)FANSIDEDSAINTSMARCHING | > | ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/e/0e89d036da8a89af27ef3ce4c1878302267ae545.jpeg) | [Arsenal boss confirms injury blow ahead of Southampton trip + attacker concern | Arsenal Station | Arsenal FC News](http://bit.ly/2kcuE9l)ARSENALSTATION | > | ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/3/33fe28bc49cbb85be3520e19746bbfb01c949a4b.jpeg) | [‘Keep it up’ - Southampton fans tweet messages to right-back](http://bit.ly/2kba8pW)FOOTBALLFANCAST | > | ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/7/f7fbc184079960a5e4b122bf4dc15573094373d2.jpeg) | [Mauricio Pellegrino to continue rotating Southampton strikers](http://bit.ly/2iJoAot)BELFASTTELE | > > _...dependantly modelled by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
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Sourced from **Optimus trousers’ RSS Feed rss feed** [Read Southampton](http://bit.ly/290rrnv) > New content from ([- Read Southampton](http://readsouthampton.com)) > > | [Southampton defender ruled out of Arsenal clash](http://bit.ly/2iHZ57e) | Southampton defender Cedric Soares will miss his side’s clash against Arsenal on Sunday, Mauricio Pellegrino has … 08-12-2017 | > > Older content… > > | [Southampton vs Arsenal: Three key Saints](http://bit.ly/2jbGYdz)19 hours ago | > | [Southampton vs Arsenal: Last time out](http://bit.ly/2A4YB29)19 hours ago | > | [Pied reveals it’s not been easy to fight for place in team](http://bit.ly/2Azy93H)2 days ago | > | [Southampton interested in deal for Norwegian international](http://bit.ly/2AB5EjW)2 days ago | > | [Saints, Crystal Palace, Newcastle fight for Dundee star](http://bit.ly/2Atu8O3)3 days ago | > | [Southampton to face Fulham away in FA Cup third round](http://bit.ly/2nsphbg)4 days ago | > | [Southampton and Everton battling for Championship goalkeeper](http://bit.ly/2nrGK3w)4 days ago | > | [Our man of the match: Bournemouth (A)](http://bit.ly/2zLwsgj)5 days ago | > | [Southampton player ratings: Bournemouth (A)](http://bit.ly/2AQTAOG)5 days ago | > > _...sartorially fitted together by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
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Sourced from **London Evening Standard article** [Southampton vs Arsenal | Teams, streams and predictions](http://bit.ly/2k9D3KU) > ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/6/4/64aae1aad3f101127c055bdad8f29f9962707fd3.jpeg) > > Show/hide article… > > Arsene Wenger is hoping Arsenal can get back to winning ways in the Premier League against Southampton on Sunday. > > The Gunners lost 3-1 at home in a damaging defeat against Manchester United last weekend, but followed that up with a morale-boosting 6-0 Europa League win against BATE Borisov on Thursday night. > > Wenger’s men currently sit fifth in the table, and will be hoping to beat Mauricio Pellegrino’s inconsistent Saints on their own turf to boost hopes of a top-four finish. > > Southampton host Arsenal at St Mary’s with kick-off scheduled for 12pm on Sunday, December 10. > > The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1, with coverage from 11:30am. BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the video player and the BT Sport app. > > Alternatively, you can follow all the build-up and action from 11am with Standard Sport’s live blog. > > Can’t see the blog? Click here for the desktop version. > > Cedric Soares is out due to a hamstring injury suffered in the recent 2-1 loss at Manchester City. > > Saints boss Mauricio Pelligrino has no other injury concerns and must decide which of his strikers will be given the nod to lead the line against Arsenal. > > Arsenal are sweating over the fitness of Shkodran Mustafi. The defender was forced off early on in last weekend’s defeat to Manchester United and could be out of the St Mary’s clash with a thigh problem. > > Santi Cazorla (ankle) is the only other absentee with manager Arsene Wenger set to recall a host of first-team players rested for Thursday’s 6-0 Europa League win over BATE Borisov. > > Nathan Redmond could have a spring in his step after what happened with Pep Guardiola last week. > > One of the best managers in the business giving you his time and letting you know he values your ability, it can only be beneficial. I do not know a player on the planet who would not feel good after that. > > It looked aggressive but it was done with good intent and should have a positive impact on him. Redmond himself has spoken positively about it and I think that was a really good thing. > > I fancy Arsenal on Sunday, with the way they have been playing. Some of their attacking play against Manchester United last weekend was outstanding and they were unlucky. > > I am not sure Southampton will be able to cause them the same problems United did. > > Go to the [original article…](http://bit.ly/2k9D3KU) > > _...straight-facedly originated by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
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Sourced from **Southampton FC - Official Site article** [Gallery: Edging closer to Arsenal clash](http://bit.ly/2kcwtDl) > ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/1/2/121ace3e6e2848670bfe786430c5a415be9abc4c.jpeg) > > Show/hide article… > > Check out the best images from Friday’s training session at Staplewood Campus, as Southampton prepare to take on Arsenal in the Premier League at St Mary’s. > > Go to the [original article…](http://bit.ly/2kcwtDl) > > _...agreeingly cast by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
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Sourced from **Southampton FC - Official Site article** [Fulham cup date confirmed](http://bit.ly/2k9KJNe) > ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/7/9/792ff6c30ba56269c73fde6b288c9f0da1c93f64.jpeg) > > Show/hide article… > > A date for Southampton’s Emirates FA Cup third round tie away to Fulham has been confirmed. > > Saints will visit Craven Cottage on Saturday 6th January for a 3pm GMT kick-off, as they begin their participation in this season’s competition. > > It will be the first meeting with Fulham, who are currently 15th in the Championship, since February 2014, when Southampton won 3-0 away from home in a Premier League fixture. > > We will receive an initial allocation of approximately 3,000 tickets for the game, with Fulham having set prices as follows: > > Season Ticket holders: > > • Adult: £20 > > • Over-65: £15 > > • 18-21: £15 > > • Under-18s: £5 > > Only one ticket per Season Ticket holder, when purchased in advance of the game. > > Non Season Ticket holders: > > • Adult: £25 > > • Over-65: £20 > > • 18-21: £20 > > • Under-18s: £10 > > Matchday price: > > • Adult: £30 > > • Over-65: £25 > > • 18-21: £25 > > • Under-18s: £15 > > Tickets will go on sale in the following order: > > Wednesday 13th December (9am) – Season Ticket holders who have attended at least 2 away games from the 17/18 season > > Thursday 14th December (9am) – Season Ticket holders who have attended at least 1 away game from the 17/18 season > > Friday 15th December (9am) – Season Ticket holders > > Monday 18th December (9am) - Official Members > > Tuesday 19th December (9am) – General sale > > Please note all sales dates are subject to availability. > > Tickets bought in person at the Ticket Office will not be issued at the point of sale, and will be posted to you at a later date. > > We will also receive an allocation of nine Wheelchair and Enabler tickets, priced as above, with the Enabler admitted free of charge. Ambulant Disabled and Enabler tickets are also available priced as above, with the Enabler admitted free of charge. > > Please also note that for any concessionary tickets purchased, proof of age will be required on entry into the stadium. > > Coach Travel provided by Princess Coaches can be purchased for this game, priced at £20 per person. Coaches will depart St. Mary’s Stadium at 10:30, Eastleigh at 10:45 and Winchester at 11:00. > > Tickets are sold subject to the Ticket Terms and Conditions and the Ticketing Policy. > > Go to the [original article…](http://bit.ly/2k9KJNe) > > _...appealingly pieced together by Optimus trousers...beta v1.9 - now with EXTRA pictures!_ ---
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