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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 02/05/2017 21:13:40

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| Chelsea stepping up Cedric interest | Cedric Soares has been enjoying a superb second campaign with Southampton and this has led to interest from Chelsea … 02-05-2017 |

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| Is Claude Puel the man to take Southampton forward?21 hours ago |
| What should Southampton do with Claude Puel?21 hours ago |
| Puel fighting for Saints job after disputes with players2 days ago |
| Four Premier League stars Saints should look to sign2 days ago |
| Puel happy with Hull clean sheet2 days ago |
| Puel coy on Long’s Saints future2 days ago |
| Southampton 0-0 Hull - Match Report2 days ago |
| Who was your man of the match? - Hull (H)2 days ago |
| Our man of the match - Hull (H)2 days ago |

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 02/05/2017 22:13:52

| | Could Fraser Forster’s Celtic spell inspire Freddie Woodman’s Newcastle United exit?HEREISTHECITY |
| | 1 UCL boss, 1 Championship … Five Claude Puel replacements for SouthamptonFOOTBALLFANCAST |
| | From Arsenal & Liverpool to Waibop United: What Ever Happened to the 2005 nearly men?FOOTBALLFANCAST |
| | The Irony Of Jordy Clasie’s Goal Of The Month Award - Southampton NewsTHEUGLYINSIDE |

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| The Ugly Inside Video Channel ! Who Is The April TUI Quiz Fan Of The Month | Find out who is the biggest Southampton fan from the month of April in our exclusive Southampton quiz on Think to Score. 02-05-2017 |

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| The Irony Of Jordy Clasie’s Goal Of The Month Awarda day ago |
| A Rough Guide To Liverpoola day ago |
| Puel Rumours Esculate2 days ago |
| Rumours Starting Over Puel’s Future At St Mary’s2 days ago |
| The Ugly Inside Video Channel ! Hull Game Fans Reactions2 days ago |
| Saints V Hull City The Verdict2 days ago |
| Southampton 0-0 Hull City - Player Ratings and Reports3 days ago |
| Liverpool Want Van Dijk But Only If They Can Sell Us Sakho4 days ago |
| Saints V Hull City The Preview4 days ago |
| The Ugly Inside Video Channel ! Hull City Previews4 days ago |

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Bobby Madley will referee #LFC’s game with #SaintsFC at Anfield on Sunday

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 02/05/2017 23:14:07

| | Chelsea Set To Beat Arsenal & Liverpool To Signing Of £50m Premier League Star | Football Talk | Premier League NewsFOOTBALLTALK |
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| Conte gets one over Wenger as 25-year-old star opts for Chelsea moveSHOOTCOUK |
| | Three managers who could replace Claude Puel at Southampton, including two Championship bossesHEREISTHECITY |

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Philippe Coutinho hands Liverpool fitness boost

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Philippe Coutinho has handed Liverpool a major boost ahead of this weekend’s clash with Southampton.

The Brazilian was forced off early on during the Reds’ victory over Watford on Monday night.

There were fears he was set for a spell on the sidelines with Coutinho leaving Vicarage Road with heavy strapping on his leg.

But Liverpool medics have confirmed he only suffered a dead leg.

Coutinho is unlikely to train until Thursday but should be available for Sunday’s encounter at Anfield.

The 1-0 win over Watford kept Liverpool in the race for the top four and boss Jurgen Klopp admitted he felt the pressure at Vicarage Road as Sebastian Prodl went close late on.

“I said to the boys after the game, If you want to kill me, that’s a good way to try,” he said.

"Watford tried everything for 97 minutes. We had one mistake and it could have led to a goal, that’s what football at the highest level is.

“For me, the most important thing is yes, it could have happened, but we all saw in the last few days there were games that had penalties that weren’t penalties. Sometimes you need that (bit of luck)."

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Southampton boss Claude Puel: How I will save my job

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As revealed by Starsport yesterday Puel is in danger of being sacked following training ground rows with several of the club’s top stars, including England left-back Ryan Bertrand.

Puel’s position will be under even more threat if Saints fail to finish in the top half of the Premier League table for the first time since 2013.

The Frenchman has not tasted victory in any of his league meetings with the current top six and his out-of-form side face Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal in a daunting end of season run-in.

But Puel, whose team travel to Anfield on Sunday, said: “I think to play against these teams is natural and perhaps is more motivation.

“I am sure we can play a good game against Liverpool and other good teams.”

Saints were booed off at half time and full time during Saturday’s turgid 0-0 draw at home to strugglers Hull as fans turned on Puel.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 03/05/2017 06:24:47

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| Has Fraser Forster’s poor season put his position under threat?FANSIDEDSAINTSMARCHING |
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| | Southampton give in to record bidSHOOTCOUK |

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| Fans Unite For Clubs In Crisis | The Football Supporters’ Federation and Blackpool Supporters’ Trust (BST) are hosting a day of action against the … 03-05-2017 |

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| The Ugly Inside Video Channel ! Who Is The April TUI Quiz Fan Of The Montha day ago |
| The Irony Of Jordy Clasie’s Goal Of The Month Awarda day ago |
| A Rough Guide To Liverpoola day ago |
| Puel Rumours Esculate2 days ago |
| Rumours Starting Over Puel’s Future At St Mary’s2 days ago |
| The Ugly Inside Video Channel ! Hull Game Fans Reactions3 days ago |
| Saints V Hull City The Verdict3 days ago |
| Southampton 0-0 Hull City - Player Ratings and Reports4 days ago |
| Liverpool Want Van Dijk But Only If They Can Sell Us Sakho5 days ago |
| Saints V Hull City The Preview5 days ago |

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 03/05/2017 07:25:08

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| Chelsea set to secure £50m first summer signing - report | FootballSPORTREVIEWCOM |
| | Liverpool are back in charge but now have a score to settle with SouthamptonGOLIVERPOOL |

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Puel should be looking over his shoulder

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CLAUDE Puel should be looking over his shoulder as the Premier League reaches its climax, with Saints on the brink of a bitterly disappointing finish.

The under-pressure St Mary’s chief has stated his side will be “more motivated” to play the leading sides and, so he should hope, with three of the top six still to play.

So far Saints have failed in nine league attempts to beat any of the big boys.

But they must now reverse that if they are to avoid a slump, which could see them drop to as low as two places above the relegation zone by the end of the campaign.

After the crushingly disappointing goalless draw against Hull, Puel’s men, who were booed off by their own fans in that one, sit precariously just above bottom half’s chasing pack.

Statements have been made from the Saints camp in recent times that eighth place is the ambition.

Instead of that, however, they should start to focus on what’s below them, because it’s really not beyond the realms of possibility that Saints could finish as low as 16th if current performances don’t relent.

With just weeks to go, Puel’s men sit just three points above Crystal Palace in 16th.

That is the same Palace that have been battling relegation for most of the season and even brought in great escapist Sam Allardyce to turn their ailing fortunes around.

In fact, without simply reciting the table, Saints are not in the comfortable position they’ve probably thought they were in.

No, they can’t be relegated, but this season is, without doubt, fizzing out into bitter disappointment.

Although they may have two games in hand against many of the teams below them, they still have Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United to play.

Those are three teams still gunning for a coveted Champions League spot and two of those must play at St Mary’s.

Only three clubs have won fewer games at home than Saints’ total of six this term. In their last eight they’ve won just two, losing four and drawing two.

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May 7 Liverpool A

May 10 Arsenal H

May 13 Middlesboro A

May 17 Man United H

May 21 Stoke H

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May 6 Stoke City H

May 13 Burnley H

May 21 Leicester A

LEICESTER

May 6 Watford H

May 13 Man City A

May 18 Tottenham H

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May 6 Bournemouth A

May 13 Arsenal H

May 21 Saints A

WATFORD

May 6 Leicester A

May 12 Everton A

May 15 Chelsea A

May 21 Man City H

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May 6 West Brom H

May 13 Bournemouth A

May 21 West Ham H

WEST HAM

May 5 Tottenham H

May 14 Liverpool H

May 21 Burnley A

CRYSTAL PALACE

May 6 Man City A

May 14 Hull H

May 21 Man United A

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 03/05/2017 08:25:21

| | Photo: Adam Lallana sends message to Liverpool ahead of Southampton clash | FootballSPORTREVIEWCOM |

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| The Ugly Inside Video Channel ! Hull Game Fans Reactions3 days ago |
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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 03/05/2017 09:26:10

| | 4-3-3: If Klopp picks this Liverpool XI on Sunday, they’ll inflict serious damage on Southampton | | Where football …THETRANSFERTAVERN |
| | Virgil van Dijk Derby: Chelsea FC Reportedly Ahead of Liverpool, Manchester City and ArsenalTHESPORTSBANK |
| | West Ham ace says Tottenham hero one of the best, Bilic may not agreeHEREISTHECITY |
| | Transfer Rumour: Chelsea offer Andreas Christensen to Southampton as part of Virgil van Dijk dealTHEHARDTACKLE |

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#OnThisDay in 2014, Rickie Lambert struck late as #SaintsFC recorded a 1-0 victory at #Swans in the #PL:

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 03/05/2017 10:26:24

| | Fans Unite For Clubs In Crisis - Southampton NewsTHEUGLYINSIDE |
| | Liverpool news and transfer updates - LIVEGOLIVERPOOL |
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| Chelsea’s recent wins are major steps towards Premier League titleFANSIDEDPRIDEOFLONDON |
| | Telegraph: City to battle Chelsea for Van DijkSBNATIONBITTERBLUE |
| | “Absolute joke!” – Fans react to Chelsea offering Christensen in swap deal for Van DijkSQUAWKA |
| | ‘What’s the point in giving him time?’ Saints fans turn on managerSHOOTCOUK |
| | Don’t do it: Why Southampton must not make this crazy summer decisionFOOTBALLFANCAST |
| | Liverpool Injury News: Coutinho set to return against Southampton | SportslensSPORTSLENS |

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| Saints could look to demand Christensen in van Dijk deal | Southampton are reportedly admirers of Chelsea youngster Andreas Christensen, and could look to request him coming … 03-05-2017 |
| Southampton join race to sign Lewis Gibson | Southampton have a strong core of young talent coming through the club at the moment but they are looking to add to … 03-05-2017 |

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| Chelsea stepping up Cedric interesta day ago |
| Is Claude Puel the man to take Southampton forward?a day ago |
| What should Southampton do with Claude Puel?a day ago |
| Puel fighting for Saints job after disputes with players2 days ago |
| Four Premier League stars Saints should look to sign2 days ago |
| Puel happy with Hull clean sheet2 days ago |
| Puel coy on Long’s Saints future2 days ago |
| Southampton 0-0 Hull - Match Report2 days ago |

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