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Hold on…:raised_back_of_hand:t2: We’re back at St Mary’s tomorrow and we want the 3 points! :muscle:t2: #SaintsFC

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| Southampton vs Leicester City: Match Preview | Former Southampton manager Claude Puel returns to St Mary’s for the first time since his controversial sacking … 12-12-2017 |

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| Southampton Predicted XI: Leicester (H)19 hours ago |
| Leicester boss Puel reveals he aimed to sign Gray for Southampton last season2 days ago |
| Three Standout Saints: Arsenal (H)2 days ago |
| Southampton 1-1 Arsenal: Match Report2 days ago |
| Southampton linked with Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud2 days ago |
| Cedric returns to first-team training2 days ago |
| Our man of the match: Arsenal (H)2 days ago |
| Southampton Player Ratings: Arsenal (H)2 days ago |
| Predicted opposition XI: Arsenal (H)3 days ago |

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:two::four: hours to go!

Get set for the visit of #LCFC with our in-depth match preview: http://sfcne.ws/MatchPreviewLCFC

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Premier League clubs ranked by number of goals in their games so far this season

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It is a matter of opinion, but the game is about scoring goals, so we’ve taken a look at how many goals, on average, each Premier League club has averaged, for and against, so far this campaign.

All statistics are correct up to and including matches played on 10 December 2017.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 12/12/2017 21:02:33

| | Le Tissier suggests Walcott should leave Arsenal amid Everton, West Ham speculationHEREISTHECITY |
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| Southampton: Cedric could feature against Leicester on WednesdayFANSIDEDSAINTSMARCHING |
| | Leicester City Vs Southampton: Opponent watchFANSIDEDFOXESOFLEICESTER |

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| Southampton vs Leicester: Combined XI | Southampton face Leicester City in their next Premier League clash at St Mary’s on Wednesday evening. Leicester sit … 12-12-2017 |

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| Southampton vs Leicester City: Match Preview21 hours ago |
| Southampton Predicted XI: Leicester (H)21 hours ago |
| Leicester boss Puel reveals he aimed to sign Gray for Southampton last season2 days ago |
| Three Standout Saints: Arsenal (H)2 days ago |
| Southampton 1-1 Arsenal: Match Report2 days ago |
| Southampton linked with Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud2 days ago |
| Cedric returns to first-team training2 days ago |
| Our man of the match: Arsenal (H)2 days ago |
| Southampton Player Ratings: Arsenal (H)2 days ago |

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#SaintsFC’s @MayaYoshida3 is our programme cover star for tomorrow night’s #PL clash with #LCFC!

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Opposition View: Leicester City

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The Foxes arrive at St Mary’s on the back of a third straight Premier League win, which came in a 3-2 success at Newcastle United.

But with Saints producing a string of strong performances themselves, Puel is wary of the quality of his former employers.

“It will be another great opponent. They stayed with a good performance against Manchester City and Arsenal. We know their quality and it will be important for us to find good play, consistency and keep a good focus about our game,” said Puel.

“It will be a strange feeling to go back to St Mary’s stadium but it will be nice to see some familiar faces of course, but the most important thing is to keep focused about my players and to make a strong game against this team.

“We are in good form, but it is the same thing for Southampton, because their performances have been at a high level so it will be a good balance between the two teams so hopefully we can see a good game.”

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There’s just :two::four: hours left to take advantage of #SaintsFC Stores’ flash sale! Shop the range:… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/940702816519192576

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 12/12/2017 22:03:23

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| Pellegrino To Make 5 Changes – Predicted 4-2-3-1 Southampton Line-up To Face Leicester City – SoccerSoulsSOCCERSOULS |

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SAINTS: Leicester edition now available

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The long-serving defender reminisces about how he fell in love with English football in Japan, and how he turned his dream of playing in the Premier League into reality.

Elsewhere, Charlie Austin discusses his scoring streak, having come into the starting line-up for the first time this season in the Premier League against Everton, and scored four goals in four games since.

Manager Mauricio Pellegrino and skipper Steven Davis pen their usual matchday thoughts, while Manolo Gabbiadini thinks back to his first memories of football in our Getting to Know feature.

Francis Benali fondly remembers facing Leicester – the opponents for his one and only goal in a Saints shirt – in his latest column, and reveals how he ended up making an impromptu appearance in the BT Sport commentary box for Sunday’s game against Arsenal.

Our history section continues to provide the perfect hit of nostalgia, while there is the usual comprehensive coverage of our opponents.

There are more outlets than ever from which to purchase this season’s matchday programme, which will continue to retail at £4.

You can also pre-order, find all previous editions and take out a subscription for the season by visiting saintsmagazines.co.uk.

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Play on the Pitch event returns for 2018!

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All positions will be available to Buy It Now (£1500) for a two-day period as of today, with five remaining positions being auction for a seven-day period between Thursday 14th-21st December. Any remaining positions will be auctioned in early 2018, with all proceeds invested into the local community through Saints Foundation’s projects.

Supporters will get the full player experience, beginning with a first-class training session to prepare for the main event on Monday 21st May 2018.

On matchday, players will be welcomed to St Mary’s through the player’s entrance, and directed to the official players’ lounge.

Players will then depart on a tour of St Mary’s Stadium, taking in sights such as the trophy cabinet and honours board, before familiarising themselves with the changing rooms, tunnel and inspecting the hallowed St Mary’s turf.

As the countdown to kick-off approaches, the players will be invited to take to the changing rooms, where they will find personalised, official Southampton FC kits waiting for them.

When the time comes, players will line up against their opposite numbers and walk out onto the same pitch that has been graced by Saints legends such as Matt Le Tissier, Kelvin Davis and Rickie Lambert.

The event will culminate with all players being invited into one of our luxury hospitality suites to round off the experience with post-match drinks and refreshments.

To purchase a Buy It Now position, please email Amy Bennett at abennett@saintsfc.co.uk stating which position you want to purchase.

For Thursday’s auctions, visit Saints Foundation’s official eBay page by clicking here.

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Get the thoughts of #LCFC manager Claude Puel ahead of his return to #SaintsFC tomorrow night: http://sfcne.ws/OppViewCP

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 12/12/2017 23:03:54

| | Southampton vs Leicester City: Match PreviewREADSOUTHAMPTON |
| | Wilkins: I’m not sure why Giroud isn’t startingDAILYCANNON |
| | Claude Puel considering changing a winning Leicester City team for SouthamptonLEICESTERMERCURY |
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| Southampton vs. Leicester City - Football Match Preview - December 13, 2017 - ESPNESPNCOUK |
| | TV ! Saints V Leicester The Preview - Southampton NewsTHEUGLYINSIDE |
| | Southampton now starting to see the best of HojbjergHEREISTHECITY |
| | After being benched vs Arsenal, 5 ft 9 ace must start against Leicester - agree, Southampton fans?FOOTBALLFANCAST |

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Find out what’s inside the latest edition of SAINTS when #SaintsFC host #LCFC under the lights at… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/940694498698461186

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St Mary’s under the lights! :heart_eyes:

:soccer: #SaintsFC vs #LCFC
:trophy: @premierleague
:alarm_clock: 7.45pm GMT
:round_pushpin: St Mary’s
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A good omen? :pray:

#OnThisDay in 1997, @FrannyBenali scored his only #SaintsFC goal in a 2-1 win over #LCFC!

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 13/12/2017 09:06:12

| | Should Tottenham’s search for Dembele’s successor tempt Spurs to look at £10.2m Southampton ace?HEREISTHECITY |

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Tickets for #SaintsFC’s trip to face #FFC in the #EmiratesFACup are now on sale to eligible supporters: http://sfcne.ws/FulhamTixFAC

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Claude Puel defends his Southampton record ahead of return and says ‘boring’ reputation is unfair

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Claude Puel has issued a firm defence of his record at Southampton and insisted his “boring” reputation is undeserved, ahead of his return to St. Mary’s.

Puel faces his former club for the first time since his dismissal in June with Leicester hunting for their fourth successive Premier League win.

The Frenchman departed Southampton after just one season in charge, despite leading the club to an eighth-placed league finish and their first major cup final since 2003.

Yet his final months were plagued by accusations over a defensive, ponderous style of play – Southampton only scored 17 goals in 19 home games, failing to score in six of their last seven matches there.

There were also reports of friction with senior players, with Puel subsequently axed and then replaced by Mauricio Pellegrino.

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