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Southampton are preparing for their biggest game of the season as they face Leeds United in the Championship play-off final on Sunday. Since the moment the referee blew the full-time whistle on Southampton‘s 3-1 win over West Brom in the semi-final, all attention has been on the Leeds clash. Manager Russell Martin has the unenviable task of coordinating a plan to overcome Leeds at Wembley and secure a place in the Premier League for next season. He will take confidence from the fact that this is something he has already achieved twice this season, but will be aware that anything can happen in ...
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Russell Martin has an extra incentive to beat Leeds United in the play-off final on Sunday, as if it was needed ahead of such a big game. The Southampton manager has twice got the better of Leeds already this season, with the Saints winning 3-1 at home in September before a 2-1 triumph at Elland Road just three weeks ago. Now, Martin and his coaching staff will be busy devising a plan to record a hat-trick of wins over the Yorkshire side to secure a return to the Premier League. Whilst that in itself is motivation enough, Martin’s history with Leeds manager Daniel Farke could give the 38-year-...
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Southampton manager Russell Martin has managed the side brilliantly in the play-offs so far. Southampton got through a potentially difficult away leg in the semi-final against West Brom unscathed, drawing 0-0 at The Hawthorns despite an onslaught in the opening ten minutes of the game. Russell Martin‘s side grew into that encounter and looked comfortable despite a lively home crowd roaring West Brom on. In the second leg, Southampton were totally dominant as they utilised their own home support to win 3-1 and set up a Wembley final with Leeds United on Sunday. Martin has really earned his stri...
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Both Southampton and Leeds United are preparing for the play-off final on Sunday. The winner of the Wembley showpiece knows they will be playing in the Premier League, whilst the loser will have to settle for another season in the Championship. Southampton manager Russell Martin has the task of devising a plan to beat Leeds for the third time this season, with the psychological impact of the Saints’ 2-1 final day win over the same opponents unclear. Martin threw a curveball that day, sending his side out in a 3-5-2 formation rather than the 4-3-3 he had used almost exclusively all season. It w...
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Southampton owners Sport Republic may be feeling a little nervous after the latest news coming out of Brighton. The Seagulls have confirmed that manager Roberto De Zerbi will depart the club following their final game of the season against Manchester United. According to Brighton Chairman Tony Bloom, the agreement for the Italian to leave was mutual, as he said: “We have mutually agreed to end Roberto’s contract at a time that suits both parties allowing us the earliest opportunity to plan for next season, and Roberto plenty of time to consider his next move and his future.” It is unclear at t...
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Southampton are going to have to find a replacement for Alex McCarthy this summer. The goalkeeper has been surprisingly thrust into action following the injury to undisputed number one Gavin Bazunu. McCarthy has been solid in the six games he has played since Bazunu’s injury and put in his best performance since his unexpected return to the side in Sunday’s 0-0 draw against West Brom. The 34-year-old is out of contract in the summer and, having spent most of the season not in Southampton‘s match day squad, will be moving on in the summer despite his recent contribution. The experienced goalkee...
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Southampton will have to continue to cope without Stuart Armstrong in the play-offs. The 32-year-old has been a key figure in Russell Martin‘s side this season, featuring in all but one Championship games before the injury he sustained against Cardiff City. Armstrong is the oldest outfield player at the club which highlights just how young a squad Southampton have and his experience is invaluable to those around him. Southampton had struggled to manage without the Scotland international, with two more defeats adding to the loss at Cardiff in which he was stretchered off late in second-half sto...
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Southampton have had a decent season in the Championship. Having completely overhauled the playing style to a more possession-focused approach in the summer there were always going to be teething issues. This proved to be the case, as Southampton lost four consecutive games early on in the season before it emphatically fell into place as they went 25-games unbeaten in all competitions. At the point that run hit the 25 mark in early February, it looked as though Russell Martin could steer his side to a top two finish. However, that was not to be the case, as the Saints’ form faltered at a key t...
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Southampton ended the regular season with an impressive 2-1 win away at Leeds United on Saturday. Goals from Adam Armstrong and Will Smallbone saw Russell Martin‘s side triumph over a side they have been battling with for promotion all season. As Ipswich Town won, that battle could continue with both Leeds and Southampton‘s futures now set to be determined via the play-offs. The pair will avoid each other in the semi-finals, with Leeds instead facing Norwich City whilst the Saints prepare for two legs against West Brom. READ MORE: The remarkable record that should have Southampton play-off riv...
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Southampton travel to Leeds United tomorrow lunchtime as the regular Championship season draws to a close and Russell Martin could unleash a ‘sensational’ talent at Elland Road. It’s been a disappointing end to the season for Southampton and an ill-timed collapse ahead of the play-offs. Russell Martin’s men were sold a dream of sneaking back into the automatic promotion picture after beating Coventry City at St Mary’s, but three losses on the bounce – including a harrowing defeat against Leicester City – have cemented the Saints in fourth. Martin must help his players brush off the disappointm...
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