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46: We’re back under way at St Mary’s…

Come on, #SaintsFC! :innocent: [0-0]

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50: Tadić is shown a yellow card early in the second half for a late tackle on Ben Mee. #saintsfc [0-0]

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Well done @FrannyBenali!

He’s completed a 1,000-mile run & cycle to every PL & Champ’ship ground :clap::clap::clap:https://twitter.com/i/web/status/787686717474078720

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52: GOOOOOOOOAL!! AUSTIN!! #saintsfc [1-0]

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61: GOOOOOOOALL!! REDMOND MAKES IT TWO!! #saintsfc [2-0]

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66: Penalty to #SaintsFC! @sammcqueen123 is sent tumbling by Johann Gudmundsson. @chazaustin10 to take… [2-0]

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66: IT’S THREE! AUSTIN… AGAIN! #saintsfc [3-0]

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GOAL!

Nathan Redmond with Southampton’s second - a low strike through the defender’s legs

2-0 #saintsfchttps://twitter.com/i/web/status/787689621538873344

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71: An excellent afternoon’s work for @chazaustin10! He’s replaced by @JayRodriguez9 for #SaintsFC. [3-0]

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GOAL: #SaintsFC 3-1 #BFC (Sam Vokes, pen 72)

Tadić gives away a penalty and Vokes steps up to convert from the spot.

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Liverpool’s Sadio Mane rejected the chance to join Manchester United

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Sadio Mane has said it was his decision, not Southampton’s, to reject the opportunity to join Manchester United in 2015.

Mane, 24, could have moved to United under Louis van Gaal but instead chose to continue his development under Ronald Koeman at St. Mary’s, but when Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool approached him 12 months later he took the chance to move on.

“In honesty, there were some clubs interested at that time [in 2015] but I never made any choices then,” he told the Sunday Telegraph. "I did not say I thought of any club and I wanted to play there. That kind of interest gave me a lot confidence on the pitch and made me believe in myself, but I knew this was because of my hard work and I was in a good way.

"Ronald Koeman was not happy with all the rumours because he wanted me to stay, but it was not too complicated because for me, also, it was not time to go. When I spoke to him I told him, ‘No problem, I will stay.’ It was my decision. I wanted to stay at Southampton.

"I was patient because I remember after the first year [in England] I knew it was better to focus on Southampton. In my head I thought I would be there a couple more years and prove something. I was convinced I still had to prove something, improve more and learn more before I moved to a bigger club. But then I knew when the right time was for me. The extra year helped me get better, and it is important for every player to go step by step.

“It was only when Liverpool came in [last summer] that I never had a second thought and knew I wanted to join. It was different because then was the right moment for me. I finally came to Liverpool and I was happy with that, and now I’m happy I am playing against Manchester United.”

The Senegal international is confident of Liverpool’s chances of beating their north-west rivals and thinks this clash could be the biggest of his career so far.

“We are going to beat Manchester United,” he said. "Of course. We all believe it. We are going to make it.

"Maybe this will be the biggest game I have played in. It’s normal the fans and people will think this is a particular type of game.

“We know it’s one of the big games of the season. It might be like El Clasico but, really, when the games starts and you get on to the pitch, then you do have to treat it more like a normal game.”

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St Mary’s to host England under-21s

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St Mary’s is set to host the Young Lions as England under-21s take on Italy in Southampton next month.

Saints have a strong presence in the England under-21s with James Ward-Prowse, Nathan Redmond, Matt Targett and Jack Stephens all regulars in the squad.

The match, which takes place on Thursday, November 10, at 7.45pm, is a friendly with England having qualified for next summer’s European Championships.

It is the third time St Mary’s will have hosted the England under-21s, with the Young Lions securing wins over the Republic of Ireland in 2008 and Norway in 2011.

Tickets will be available from tickets.saintsfc.co.uk from midday on Sunday, October 16, priced as follows:

£5.00 for OAPs £5.00 for Students (Valid NUS Card must apply)

£20.00 for Family Ticket (Two Adults and 2 Children)

Group bookings for 15 people or more (no age restrictions and bookable in advance only) are also available, priced at £5.00 for Adults and £2.50 for Concessions.

Disabled Tickets are also available, priced as above with the Enabler admitted free of charge.

Charter Standard Clubs can purchase up to 15 complimentary tickets on proof of membership, with any additional uptake at the group rate.

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85: So close to a fourth for #SaintsFC, as @StevenDavis8 fires a shot just wide after a quick counter attack. [3-1]

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88: @NathanRedmond22’s afternoon comes to an end, as he is replaced by @Prowsey16. #saintsfc [3-1]

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Get in there, @NathanRedmond22! #saintsfc [2-0]

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WATCH: Once a #SaintsFC supporter…
Vokes bags Burnley’s first away goal of the season. Was it a pen?
SS1, FSC NOW. http://snpy.tv/2e9IKpl

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Today’s attendance at St Mary’s is 29,040, which includes 1,106 #BFC fans. Thanks for your fantastic support! :innocent:

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FULL TIME: #SaintsFC 3-1 #BFC

@chazaustin10 nets either side of @NathanRedmond22’s strike to seal the three points… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/787698299201523712

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It’s now seven games unbeaten for #SaintsFC.

Next up: @Inter! :innocent:

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Southampton vs Burnley, LIVE: Follow the Premier League action

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Southampton started the match on the front foot and should have gone into half-time ahead but the likes of Dusan Tadic and Charlie Austin squandered chances thanks to the brilliance of Tom Heaton in the Burnley goal.

However, Austin gave the Saints the lead with a scrappy near range finish early in the second half. Moments later, Nathan Redmond scored Southampton’s second with a fierce right footed shot.

Austin then added to his tally from the penalty spot after Sam McQueen was hauled down in the area by Berg Gudmundsson. Burnley then pulled one back from the spot as well, through Sam Vokes.

Click here for the full match report from St Mary’s

Follow Sportsmail’s coverage of the Premier League as Southampton host Burnley at St Mary’s to conclude Sunday’s action in the top flight.

Southampton could end the day inside the top eight providing they can see off the Clarets who begin the afternoon just a point above the bottom three in the table.

Charlie Austin is in line to face his former club as the Saints striker aims to add to his five goals already fired in across all competitions this term.

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