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Dusan Tadic: Has created more chances from open play (20) than any other player in the Premier League this season… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/786502995060019200

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Saints close on club record

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SAINTS are closing in on equalling a club record which has stood for over 94 years.

They enter this Sunday’s Premier League game at St Mary’s against Burnley, who have yet to score away from home this season, having kept six successive clean sheets across three different competitions.

Saints last conceded a goal in the closing seconds at Arsenal on September 10.

Since then, they have kept out Swansea, West Ham and Leicester in the league, Sparta Prague and Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the Europa League and Crystal Palace in the League Cup.

Burnley, in contrast, have lost all three of their away games in a row, all without scoring, against Chelsea and Leicester in the top flight and Accrington Stanley in the League Cup.

A seventh successive clean sheet for Saints against Burnley - who possess the worst scoring record in the Premier League so far this season - would see Saints aim to equal a club record in, of all places, the San Siro against Inter Milan in next Thursday’s Europa League tie.

Saints’ current record of eight successive clean sheets was established over two seasons way back in 1922.

They finished the 1921/22 campaign with seven in a row, helping them to the Division 3 South title.

Saints then drew 0-0 at South Shields in their first ever Division 2 game at the start of 1922/23.

This is the second time this year that Saints have kept six clean sheets in a row.

Last January and February Fraser Forster kept them in his first six games back after a serious knee injury.

Taking in his games in 214/15 prior to his injury, Forster established a new Saints top flight record of 706 minutes without conceding.

That beat the record set by Paul Jones in 2000/01.

Back then, the Welsh international went 666 minutes without conceding in keeping seven successive league clean sheets.

But, during that time, he conceded in the FA Cup - most notably the infamous 4-3 replay loss at Tranmere after Saints had led the lower division side 3-0 at half-time.

If Saints shut out Burnley at St Mary’s, it will be the first time since 1922 they have kept seven successive clean sheets in a row in all competitions.

Forster has kept five of the current six clean sheets - Alex McCarthy kept the other against former club Crystal Palace in the League Cup.

Forster is certainly no stranger to going on long runs without conceding.

Apart from setting a new Saints top flight record last term, he set a new Scottish League record in 2013/14 when he went an amazing 1,256 minutes without conceding during his time at Glasgow Celtic.

As he is now, Virgil Van Dijk was one of the centre halves in front of him then.

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Ahead of #SaintsFC’s clash with #BFC, we got the lowdown on Sunday’s opponents from Clarets reporter @TyMarshall_LT: https://cards.twitter.com/cards/rh0us/2ck9o

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Regional Talent Club Coach Mike Dixon discusses coaching the #SameGame and #SaintsFC’s future plans: https://grabyo.com/g/v/1DCEufCNnF0

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Anfield conquerors: How does Man United’s record away to Liverpool compare to other clubs?

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LIVERPOOL may never have won the Premier League but Anfield is still one of the most formidable stadiums in the country and it is always hard to win away there.

The Reds host their biggest rivals Manchester United on Monday night - but how have the Red Devils got on at Anfield compared to other teams?

Only seven clubs have three or more wins over Liverpool in front of the Kop during the Premier League era - but which team has done the best there?

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Win a Europa League package with partners Healthspan

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Healthspan, Southampton’s Official Vitamin Supplier and Nutrition Partner, are offering fans the chance to win a special Europa League bundle.

To celebrate the extension of the partnership, Healthspan have put together a great package, with a 2016/17 Southampton home shirt included in the bundle.

Fans simply need to fill out the form below for a chance to win this fantastic prize, which includes the following:

A Southampton 2016/17 home shirt, with Europa League badges

A Europa League hoodie

A Europa League pen

A Group K Europa League scarf

A special Healthspan Elite package

A Europa League mug

A Europa League pennant

Fill out the form below for a chance to win:

The competition closes at midday on Friday 21st October, with one winner chosen at random and contacted by the club.

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Premier League stats: The best pass completion rate - top ten in 2016/17 REVEALED, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool stars

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An incredible 62,170 passes have been made in the Premier League so far this season.

Seven matches have been played and the league table is starting to take shape, with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City setting the pace on 18 points.

But it is Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool who top the charts for total passes [4,227], while West Brom have completed the fewest [2,055].

So, which individual tops the charts for pass completion*?

Click the right arrow, above, to see the top ten [in percentage] from least to most…

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Fantasy Football Scout: The best squad you can get for £100m this week

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GK: Petr Cech - The £5.5m Arsenal man will be well rested having retired from international football and faces struggling Swansea at home

STARSPORT have put together a team within the £100m Fantasy Premier League budget with the aim of tearing up Gameweek 8.

This weekend’s fixtures include Chelsea v Leicester on Saturday lunchtime and Liverpool v Manchester United on Monday night.

We’ve put together a team from scratch full of players who we expect to rake in the points this weekend.

Whether you’re playing your wildcard or just want to make a tweak or two, it’s worth having a look.

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Benali’s Big Race: Franny drawing on mental strength and teamwork as he nears Southampton

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WITH JUST a few days left until Franny Benali reaches Southampton and the end of his incredible endurance charity bid, his team are working around the clock to keep him on the road.

The former Southampton player’s incredible fitness, amazing mental strength and legions of supporters are helping Franny complete Benali’s Big Race which finishes in Southampton on Sunday.

Behind the scenes, the support team is playing a crucial role in keeping the former Saints star on the road to visit 44 Premiership and Championship grounds in the two week running and cycling challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Franny is now just four marathons and around 300 miles on the bike away from the finish in Southampton.

Yesterday’s route saw Franny visit Norwich – his most easterly port of call with Ipswich on the agenda today before a hectic day covering the London clubs on Friday.

A key member of the team who has been kept particularly busy is sports therapist Kelly Rutledge who was also on Benali’s Big Run team in 2014.

She says Franny is probably the fittest person she has ever worked with and said his mental strength and his ability to recover overnight have been the most important factors in being able to get up every morning, run a marathon and then cycle at least 75 miles.

“Franny is extremely strong and determined and has amazing willpower to do this challenge,’’ said Kelly.

But the event has not been without its health issues. Franny has hamstring and Achilles problems which Kelly has been treating.

Every day begins with an hour before Franny starts his run with a check on his injuries and a warm up for his muscles to loosen up ready for the day.

“I also make sure his feet are in good condition, check he has had breakfast and he starts the day well hydrated and mentally strong,’’ said Kelly.

“During the day I keep an eye on his injuries and make sure he is comfortable and if absolutely necessary he stops for some treatment.”

At the end of the day she said the ice bath is crucial and the five minutes he spends in the cold kickstart the recovery process.

“He is so tired and fatigued that the body can’t flush away the lactic acid but the ice bath shocks the muscles into creating fresh blood and flushes away the lactic acid,” she said.

“Once Franny has gradually warmed up I’ll check his injuries and have a good look at the feet for blisters or any sign of infection, ensure he eats and is still well hydrated and then it’s time to sleep and start the whole process again.”

To support Franny’s efforts you can donate at http://www.benalisbigrace.com/

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#SaintsFC are confident that both Sofiane Boufal and Jay Rodriguez will be ready to face Burnley following a successful 2 weeks of training

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#OnThisDay in 1999, Dean Richards and Trond Egil Soltvedt fired #SaintsFC to a 2-1 win over #LFC in the League Cup: https://grabyo.com/g/v/O5WacEYVntH

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Surprised by @FrannyBenali’s efforts?

We’re not – he’s always been one to give it everything he’s got! :clap: #saintsfc https://grabyo.com/g/v/pffvj4yH2ep

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