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Enjoy the best images from #SaintsFCU18s’ final game of the season against #SAFC at St Mary’s:… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/863514441878351872

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Thommo: Redmond impressed

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Phil Thompson says the introduction of Nathan Redmond off the bench was key as his goal helped Southampton to a 2-1 win against Middlesbrough.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 13/05/2017 22:25:14

| | A low-key game played against a surreal sonic swirl of emotionsGAZETTELIVECOUK |
| | Could Puel tempt 21-year-old Everton-linked Spaniard into Southampton switch?HEREISTHECITY |

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Middlesbrough 1 Southampton 2: Saints take the spoils despite Shane Long penalty miss

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Boro’s return to the Championship was confirmed by Monday’s defeat at champions Chelsea and their final top-flight home match brought precious little relief. Under-fire Claude Puel’s much-changed Southampton side secured victory on Teesside, where the home faithful resorted to gallows humour to underline their anger. Much-loved Boro chairman Steve Gibson faces a big decision on whether to retain Steve Agnew as head coach after failing to spark a late-season revival following the March departure of Aitor Karanka.

The Spaniard’s name was chanted by home fans after Southampton substitute Nathan Redmond scored a goal just as impressive as Jay Rodriguez’s first-half effort. The visitors’ second led things to unravel off the field – goalkeeping coach Leo Percovich got hot under the collar in the technical area before Boro fans urged ref Anthony Taylor to send off their own goalkeeper Brad Guzan after giving away a penalty. That plea was ignored and instead the home faithful cheered wildly as Shane Long blazed over the spot-kick – celebrations matched when Patrick Bamford scored his first goal in 760 days, a consolation strike.

“I hope we can finish strong with the two last games at home” Puel said: “It was important to get a good result. I hope we can finish strong with the two last games at home. I’m satisfied because we have done good work with all the players.” But Agnew said: “We were disappointed with the first-half performance. The penalty miss by Shane Long gave us the initiative and we took it. “The goal from Patrick Bamford gave us confidence and belief but we didn’t get the equaliser.”

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Long injury update

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Shane Long could still play again before the end of the season despite limping off with an ankle injury at Middlesbrough.

The striker, who set-up the first Saints goal before missing a penalty he himself had won at the Riverside Stadium, picked up the knock in the dying moments of the game.

It allowed Charlie Austin his first time on the pitch since injuring his shoulder at the start of December.

Saints boss Claude Puel is optimistic that Long’s injury is only minor.

He said: “It’s not bad. It’s just a knock on his ankle.

“I don’t know for the next game, we will see, but it is not a problem I think.”

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Next up: #MUFC!

Tickets for Wednesday are on sale to #SaintsFC supporters with a purchase history since 2014/15 on: http://sfcne.ws/ManUtd170517

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:two::four: hours until #SaintsFC’s Season Ticket renewal deadline!

Keep your seat for the 2017/18 campaign: http://sfcne.ws/STDeadine1718

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Check out the best of the action from #SaintsFC’s win over #Boro in our quick-fire highlights: http://sfcne.ws/90in90BoroA

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Soccer Saturday Super 6 jackpot shared

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Over £2m has now been won in the free-to-play Soccer Saturday Super 6 game this season after a number of players shared the latest £250,000 jackpot.

Premier League victories for Bournemouth, Southampton and Swansea City combined with Kilmarnock and St Johnstone’s wins in the Scottish Premiership and a 1-1 draw between Dundee and Ross County secured a share of the top prize for the delighted Super 6 players.

The final round of the campaign is open to play.

Six Premier League matches have been selected for the free-to-play game on the final day of the top-flight season on Sunday, May 21, kick-off at 3pm BST.

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Video: Puel on win at Boro

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How good was it to see @JrmyPied back out there for #SaintsFC?!

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 14/05/2017 00:25:44

| | 3 Key Talking Points From Southampton’s 2-1 Win Over MiddlesbroughTHE4THOFFICIAL |
| | Southampton should give Stoke City outcast Giannelli Imbula a second crack at the Premier LeagueHEREISTHECITY |
| | Fellaini: We’ve worked hard and have the motivation to winMUFCLATEST |
| | Southampton score a win against MiddlesbroughSKYNEWSSPORT |
| | I have only started twice in two years! – Bamford goal drought finally endsFOURFOURTWO |
| | Puel hails “important” victory over BoroSPORTSMOLE |
| | Manchester City and Liverpool eye summer move for Ryan BertrandTHEHARDTACKLE |
| | Agent says Southampton star has no regrets over move, right age and right timeSPORTWITNESS |

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Gallery: Middlesbrough 1-2 Saints

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Take a look through the best images as Southampton recorded a 2-1 success against Middlesbrough in the Premier League on their final away outing of the 2016/17 campaign.

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Dejan Lovren insists Liverpool have the big-match temperament to secure top-four spot

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Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren enters the crucial final two games of the season insisting his team have the big-match temperament to cope with the stress of a contest for a top-four finish.

Liverpool’s league form has dipped recently, particularly at Anfield, as they have lost to Crystal Palace and been held to draws by Bournemouth and Southampton.

Those results, when allied with two cup final and one semi-final defeat during Jürgen Klopp’s 18-month reign as manager, have led to criticism that Liverpool stars have a tendency to shrink on the big occasion.

“I think there is all season pressure on us but it is normal,” said Lovren ahead of Sunday’s trip to West Ham. “Sometimes we accept because we didn’t play well. I don’t need to listen to somebody else tell me we played badly because I know first and even the manager knows. You need to manage how to improve the next game, and find a better solution. It is not head in the sands. These two games will define our season.

“We would not be here if we were not ready to fight and to know what we have in our hands, it is different between West Ham and us. They are safe, 41 points, I think we need to win more than them.”

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Another dominant performance from #SaintsFC’s @OriolRomeu! :muscle:

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 14/05/2017 01:25:57

| | Marseille Push Boat Out With New Offer To Keep Chelsea and Southampton Coveted JewelINSIDEFUTBOLCOM |

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What did you make of Martín Cáceres’s debut, #SaintsFC fans?

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That Sunday morning feeling after a #SaintsFC win! :laughing:

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Good morning, #SaintsFC fans!

Why not start your day with a look back at the best of the action from #Boro? http://sfcne.ws/HighlightsBoroA

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