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45: @NathanRedmond22 plays a neat one-two with @StevenDavis8 before his low drive skips off Fellaini and is saved.… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/864926130444414977

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HALF TIME: #SaintsFC 0-0 #MUFC

@Mgabbia23 sees his penalty saved early on and the sides go in level.

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Southampton chairman stresses Saints’ stability but confirms Claude Puel faces review

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It was as much what Ralph Krueger did not say as what he did. There were many guarantees and assurances as the Southampton chairman looked back over the season on Wednesday with The Telegraph but, when it came to the future of manager Claude Puel, the situation will hinge on an end of season review that will be led by executive director Les Reed.

Southampton reached the League Cup final and could still finish eighth, but many supporters are frustrated with the style of football. Yet, while the situation appears increasingly ominous, it is understood that no decision has been made.

Matches on Wednesday night against Manchester United and then on Sunday with Stoke City will have an influence and, while Puel’s European experience and willingness to promote young players has been one popular aspect of his management, it can hardly be said that he has forged a connection with the Southampton fans. The club will also be conscious that Marco Silva, who has so impressed at Hull City even in the event of relegation, will soon be available.

“We have two huge games ahead of us,” said Krueger. “I think all of that should be properly debriefed, analysed next week and then we need to move with whatever is best for the club at that point. We want everybody to be really focused on finishing strong and then football will go over the books.

"The manager, Les Reed, Ross Wilson [the director of scouting and recruitment] will be together doing their analysis.” Krueger is confident that they will conclude that highlight of the season was the League Cup final – “we are trying to develop a winning culture and I think that experience will have an immeasurable value” – and they will also take into account how the Europa League made consistency of selection so difficult.

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Claude Puel: Future of Southampton boss may be decided next week, indicates chairman Ralph Krueger

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Claude Puel’s future as Southampton boss will be decided at the end of the season, says chairman Ralph Krueger.

Although Saints are looking to secure another top-eight finish, and reached the League Cup final, speculation remains about Puel’s role.

Krueger told BBC Radio Solent: "The time for a football analysis is next week, after the season [is over].

“If we, for the fourth season in a row, end up in the top half of the table, that’s a good record to build on.”

Krueger stopped short of saying Puel, 55, was safe in his job, adding that he never commented on football-related decisions.

But he defended the club’s progress under the Frenchman, pointing to the club’s league position, currently eighth, and defeat by Manchester United in the League Cup final at Wembley.

“As a club, we’ve taken another step this year in many different ways,” Krueger said.

"At the cup final, our fans were on display to the world on a level that I’ve not seen since I’ve been in England. We certainly won in the fan category but lost painfully on the pitch.

“But the experience itself gave us a new dimension. The hunger is tremendous to find a way back into Europe.”

Krueger also said fans would need to remain patient while the club negotiated potential investment, with Chinese stadium builder Lander Sports Development linked to a stake in the club’s holding company.

“We are still in a process and if that process goes through, it will be in the best interest of the club,” he said.

"If nothing changes, and we remain in the present ownership structure, we’re going to be fine and strongly positioned moving forwards.

"There will be no changes to our budget because of this shift and we feel comfortable in either direction.

“The fans just need to continue to trust, which they have been doing.”

Krueger confirmed there would be no new chief executive to replace Gareth Rogers, with director of football Les Reed joining Krueger and Martin Semmens as part of the club’s strategic board, which will oversee a management board led by managing director Toby Steele.

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46: Back under way for the second-half!

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52: @Prowsey16 plays a short free-kick to Dušan Tadić whose rasping shot is saved well by Sergio Romero. #saintsfchttps://twitter.com/i/web/status/864931999286480896

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58: #SaintsFC enjoying a spell of pressure. @Prowsey16’s corner finds @jackstephens_18 but his shot is wayward at t… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/864933618392510464

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60: @Prowsey16 forces Romero into a superb save with his curling effort from the edge of the box. #saintsfc [0-0]

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62: #SaintsFC make their first change…

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The attendance at tonight’s match, which is sponsored by @virginmedia, is 31,425. Thank you for your support!… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/864935502528512001

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67: #MUFC create an opportunity as Rooney lays the ball into the onrushing Mata, but his left-footed strike is over. #saintsfc [0-0]

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69: Second change for #SaintsFC

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72: @Prowsey16 sees an effort blocked, before Martial’s curling shot hits the post at the other end. Becoming open… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/864937135123640320

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Southampton v Manchester United, LIVE: Follow the Premier League drama

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Manchester United’s domestic campaign may be as good as over but there are Europa League final starting places up for grabs as Jose Mourinho’s team take on Southampton at St Mary’s.

With the Stockholm final seven days away, the Red Devils’ main focus is on securing a spot in the Champions League next season having already been confirmed a sixth place finish in the Premier League.

Southampton start the night eighth but can go a long way to securing a top ten spot with victory in a repeat of the League Cup final that United won 3-2.

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77: Final change from Claude Puel as @Prowsey16 is replaced by Sofiane Boufal. #saintsfc [0-0]

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83: Tadič cuts the ball back to Boufal, who switches the ball on to his left foot, but he can’t keep his shot down.… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/864939850293706756

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Into the final :five:!

Can #SaintsFC find a late winner against #MUFC?

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FULL TIME: #SaintsFC 0-0 #MUFC

Our penultimate home game in the #PL ends in a stalemate at St Mary’s.

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