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Stephens: We needed that

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Saints had lost their previous two league games heading into the game against the Black Cats – their final one before the EFL Cup final – but they produced a superb performance to claim all three points.

Two goals from Manolo Gabbiadini set Claude Puel’s men on their way, before an own-goal and a strike from Shane Long rounded off an excellent afternoon.

Speaking afterwards, Stephens said the three points were exactly what was needed, but was also delighted to pick them up thanks to a very impressive display.

“I think it was exactly what we needed. We needed the win and we didn’t really care how we got it,” Stephens told southamptonfc.com after the game.

“But to do it in the way we did was extra special. I thought we played really well. Sunderland had a fantastic result away at Palace last week, so we knew they would be high in spirits.

“They came at us early on, but we got through that and then we dominated the football match. We wanted to keep the ball and keep switching it.

“We forced them into a change at half time, which was down to our good play. In the second half it was relatively straightforward and we managed to get the late goals.”

The own-goal from Jason Denayer and Long’s composed finish came within the final five minutes, but Stephens felt Saints more than deserved the 4-0 scoreline on the balance of play.

“I think we more than merited the four goals. On the whole it was a really good team performance,” he added.

“We’ve had a bit of a sticky spell, so it was important to get the win, but the way we performed makes it an even better day for us.”

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Moyes defends Sunderland’s New York trip after Southampton horror

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David Moyes and his Sunderland players will jet across the Atlantic with their fledgling Premier League fightback having come to an abrupt halt.

The Black Cats boss hopes to foster a new team spirit during a four-day bonding trip to New York to set up his squad for a run-in which will determine where the club will play its football next season.

But, having seen optimism levels on Wearside increase markedly following last weekend’s 4-0 victory at Crystal Palace, Moyes witnessed a horror show at the Stadium of Light on Saturday as EFL Cup finalists Southampton romped to victory by the same score.

Fans took to social media in the aftermath of a bleak afternoon to express disquiet over the mid-winter break, but Moyes insisted the defeat would not alter his focus for what he wants to achieve in the Big Apple.

He said: ‘No, I don’t think so. We have got some time together. Look, a lot of teams who are out of the FA Cup are doing different things and we are doing something as well.’

The Sunderland squad will take in basketball and ice hockey games, as well as visiting Ground Zero, during their time away, but Moyes will hope the exercise helps to further integrate new arrivals Joleon Lescott, Darron Gibson and Bryan Oviedo into the squad and foster a togetherness for the battles which lie ahead.

On Saturday, any sense of cohesion dissolved after a promising start from the moment the Saints took a 30th-minute lead in fortuitous circumstances.

Ryan Bertrand’s inviting cross left defender Lamine Kone in terrible trouble as he attempted to get to the ball ahead of striker Manolo Gabbiadini, who ultimately turned it past goalkeeper Vito Mannone with his shoulder, although not in the view of referee Paul Tierney.

Moyes said: ‘It wasn’t easy for the referee to see, but nevertheless it changed the flow of the game.’

If the Scot could bemoan his side’s fortune on that occasion, disappointment turned quickly to alarm as Gabbiadini sliced through his defence to make it 2-0 on the stroke of half-time.

Moyes withdrew John O’Shea, one of three central defenders, at the break and, in time, added Steven Pienaar, Fabio Borini and Wahbi Khazri to the mix, but to little effect and Jason Denayer’s late own goal and a fourth from substitute Shane Long completed a miserable day.

He said: 'Bits of it in the first half looked okay, but ultimately what you see is the result and the result was bad.

‘But every time we put on a more attacking player, it got worse, so for us trying to win the game or do something, it didn’t necessarily make us any better.’

If Moyes left the Stadium of Light licking his wounds, opposite number Claude Puel did so a happy man as he looked ahead to his team’s Wembley showdown with Manchester United on February 26.

Gabbiadini, who now has three goals in two games since his £14.6million arrival from Napoli, captured the headlines, but the contribution of Serbia international Dusan Tadic on his return to the side provided further cause for satisfaction on a day when the Saints won for just the second time in eight attempts in the league.

Puel said: 'It was a good performance. I think it was his [Tadic’s] best game since the beginning of the season. It’s important he can repeat this performance, because all this gives quality to the squad.

‘It was a fantastic game and good, of course, with all those games lost before, it was very important to react and to give a good answer. I hope it’s the first game of a good cycle.’

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Video: Stephens reflects on big win at Sunderland

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PHOTOS: Away the lads! All the pictures from Saints best win on the road this season

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Saints dealt Sunderland their biggest defeat under manager David Moyes at the Stadium of Light.

Two goals from Manolo Gabbiadini, an own goal and one from Shane Long gave Claude Puel’s side a deserved victory.

It was Saints last match before they take on Manchester United in the League Cup Final at Wembley in a fortnight.

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Start your Sunday by reliving #SaintsFC’s thumping win over #SAFC: http://sfcne.ws/SAFC90in90

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Four goals for #SaintsFC yesterday, but @jackstephens_18 was also delighted with the clean sheet against #SAFC: https://grabyo.com/g/v/ndYP4TQherC

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“We have time to prepare now.”

Dušan Tadić on #SaintsFC taking confidence to Wembley following their #SAFC success: http://sfcne.ws/DTPostSAFC

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#OnThisDay in 2011, Rickie Lambert netted his 50th #SaintsFC goal, as he headed home in a 1-0 win over #CUFC: https://grabyo.com/g/v/gWbPVlbzXoH

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Tadić: We take condfience to Wembley

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Dušan Tadić is hoping that Southampton can use the momentum from the victory over Sunderland in the EFL Cup final at Wembley.

Saints now have two weeks to prepare for the clash against Manchester United, after the 4-0 success at the Stadium of Light as they bid to win their first major trophy since 1976 against the same opponents.

And having reached the final with the distinction of doing so without conceding a single goal en route, Tadić is hoping for another memorable occasion for the supporters.

“It’s very important for us and I hope we will make our fans happy. We have time to prepare for the final now,” Tadić said.

“We were talking before today that this game against Sunderland was our final and we showed that we are very sharp.

“That’s it, now we have time to prepare for Wembley and we will see what happens.”

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Fellaini, Sakho, Bullard: Who was the last to win Prem player of the month at your club?

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THE Premier League hands out an award for the best player at the end of each month - but who won it most recently for your club?

Only three of the clubs currently in the top flight have never had an individual pick up the player of the month award.

Of the current crop, Middlesbrough have been waiting longest for a new winner - 20 years in fact!

Tottenham midfield ace Dele Alli won the most recent award, for January 2017.

CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY ABOVE TO SEE THE WINNERS.

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Sunday Supplement podcast - February 12

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Neil Ashton is joined by Jeremy Wilson, Rob Draper and Miguel Delaney to talk Spurs, Liverpool, Arsene Wenger and more…

With Wenger’s contract up in the summer, Delaney, Wilson and Draper discussed the likelihood of the Frenchman staying on at Arsenal for a 22nd year.

Elsewhere, Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-0 at Anfield on Saturday evening, but did the win paper over some cracks for the Reds? And how far away is Mauricio Pochettino from changing the menality at Spurs?

The panel also discuss Tony Pulis’ very public spat with Mark Hughes and former side Stoke, and the Super Sunday clashes involving Chelsea, Burnley, Swansea and Leicester are also previewed.

Hit the widget above to listen to the Sunday Supplement podcast in full - and see more of Sky Sports’ podcasts here

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#SaintsFCU23s are back in #PLCup action at home to #SwansU23s tomorrow night. Watch our preview ahead of the tie: http://sfcne.ws/U23SwanseaPLC

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