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#SaintsFC’s @OficialCedric was rested by @selecaoportugal in their 3-2 defeat to Sweden: http://sfcne.ws/CédricPorSwe

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We bring you the key stats and facts ahead of #SaintsFC’s showdown with #AFCB this Saturday: http://sfcne.ws/StatPackAFCBH

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#SaintsFC’s @simsjosh12 featured again for @England Under-20s today, as they won the Four Nations Tournament: http://sfcne.ws/SimsEngSenU20

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 29/03/2017 18:39:10

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| Chelsea reportedly favourites to sign Southampton defender Virgil van DijkSTMARYSMUSINGS |

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Get your prediction in for Saturday’s clash with #AFCB and you could win a #SaintsFC shirt signed by the first-team: http://sfcne.ws/PTSCherriesH

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 29/03/2017 20:11:39

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| Sofiane Boufal’s top three skills - Southampton FCDUGOUT |
| | Telling response from Saints fans as Southampton announce 2017/18 season ticket informationSTMARYSMUSINGS |
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Have you picked your @UnderArmour #SaintsFC Player of the Month for March yet? http://sfcne.ws/POTMVote0317

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 29/03/2017 21:11:43

| | Win Tickets For The Bournemouth Game With Sure Deodorant - Southampton NewsTHEUGLYINSIDE |
| | Odds slashed: Southampton cut into 4/1 to sign Hull City defender Harry MaguireHEREISTHECITY |

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The Inside Track: AFC Bournemouth

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What has the form been like since the side’s met at Vitality Stadium in December?

The game at Bournemouth was the start of a bit of a downward turn as they went into it on a real high as it was soon after the 4-3 win over Liverpool.

After that defeat, Eddie Howe said he felt he should have used his squad differently in what was a busy period. They lost at Chelsea on Boxing Day before winning on New Year’s Eve before a period without a win.

But they went to Manchester United last month and got a brilliant draw with ten men, which was richly deserved because of the way they applied themselves and they’ve kicked on with two massive home wins.

They’ve come out that tricky spell now, they’re in a good run of form and they’re probably as confident as they’ve been at any time this season.

Has the attractive style of play being sacrificed at all due to a need for results?

The style hasn’t changed but what has changed is the formation. With Jack Wilshere going out the team they’ve started to play Benik Afobe and Josh King up front so they have a bit more presence.

It requires the midfielders to do an immense amount of work but with the open, expansive play, Eddie Howe has always been clear he would never abandon that.

You speak to the players as well as they would say the same. The manager takes the view that if all of a sudden he asks them to start doing something different they would question that.

All credit to him because he never has despite people maybe looking quizzically when results aren’t going as well.

Which players have been key in recent weeks?

Since Callum Wilson has been injured, Josh King has gone up front and that’s his favoured position. He’s really taken his chance and been excellent lately.

He scored two away at Everton which was a highlight on a tough afternoon but his most complete performance was when he scored a hat-trick against West Ham.

Another player who has been doing really well is the man alongside him in Benik Afobe. It’s not neccesarily shown in the goals he’s scored but he took the fight to West Ham, running in behind and causing all sorts of problems.

If he’s fit, Ryan Fraser has been in fantastic form leading to his first Scotland call but he got injured on international duty. He’s started to impose himself on the side having being a substitute earlier in the campaign.

How important is this game in the context of Bournemouth’s season?

I think the general feeling now is everyone wants to start looking up the table again. I said before the game in December and it’s probably the same again because if they can win then they’re on 36 points which gives them a bit of breathing space.

It’s a massive game because if they lose it then a few teams below them win they might start to get a bit edgy and they’ve got three tough games coming up after it.

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Are you a grassroots coach? Next week’s #SaintsFC coaching workshop might be for you: http://sfcne.ws/SFCCPDEvent

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Romeu: We must capitalise on home advantage

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Oriol Romeu is urging his Southampton team-mates to capitalise on home advantage in their next two matches.

It has been almost two months since the Saints last played at St Mary’s Stadium, against West Ham United on February 4. But they host AFC Bournemouth on Saturday and then entertain Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

“We feel more comfortable playing at home in St Mary’s,” Romeu told southamptonfc.com.

“If we want to climb the table, we need to win these games. Hopefully, we can start building a good run for the end of the season.”

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Stat Pack: Bournemouth vs Saints

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– Bournemouth have never won an away match at Southampton in any competition (D4 L8).

– Southampton have won two of their three Premier League games against Bournemouth.

– And Saints have won each of their last three meetings at home to Bournemouth by a 2-0 scoreline.

– The Cherries are dangerous right now, though, and Josh King has eight goals and one assist in his last eight Premier League appearances.

– Saints have named the same starting XI in their last three Premier League games – they haven’t done this for four successive league matches since a run of five in 2012.

– Bournemouth have been awarded a league-high nine penalties in the Premier League this season.

– There have been five penalties missed in games involving Bournemouth this season (of 14 taken); more than any other team. Bournemouth have missed two of these, while their opponents have missed three.

– Bournemouth have conceded 31 goals in 14 away games this season in the Premier League (2.2 per game) – 21 of which have come in their last eight on the road in the competition.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 30/03/2017 00:11:58

| | Injury League - Southampton overtake Stoke, close in on Arsenal in 5thDAILYCANNON |

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 30/03/2017 01:12:07

| | Four players who have played for both Southampton and Bournemouth, including England manHEREISTHECITY |

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Tickets for #SaintsFC’s home clash with #HCAFC next month are now on general sale! Secure your seat here: http://sfcne.ws/HullH290417

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 30/03/2017 08:14:36

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| Southampton v Bournemouth: Live stream Premier League football online or watch on TV with BT SportBTSPORT |
| | Tottenham boss has already shared famous contract handshake with Arsenal ace Calum ChambersHEREISTHECITY |
| | Transfer move might just be edging ever nearer after latest developmentLIVE4LIVERPOOL |

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