Speaking after defeat against Manchester City, Claude Puel says Southampton must do better.
It is the type of fixture list enough to give most midtable Premier League managers nightmares.
A trip to champions elect Chelsea, swiftly followed by back-to-back midweek home games with FA Cup finalists Arsenal and fellow Champions League hopefuls Manchester United, rounded off with a visit to Liverpool.
Rather than being daunted by the prospect of taking on four of the country’s so-called “big six” in quick succession at the end of a particularly grueling season thanks to their participation…
Vincent Kompany scored his first Premier League goal since 2015 in a comfortable winning effort for Man City.
Claude Puel is disappointed with his team because he knows they’re capable of more than they showed against Man City.
Southampton’s four-match unbeaten run came to a shuddering halt as they were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City at the St Mary’s Stadium.
Claude Puel’s men held their own until half-time, but second-half strikes from City captain Vincent Kompany, Leroy Sane and Sergio Aguero all but ended their hopes of launching a late-season European charge.
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Not too many teams could have lived with the way City counter-attacked in the second half. Sane and Kevin De Bruyne were unplayable at times, so Southampton…
Man City boss Pep Guardiola hailed Southampton’s ability all across the park ahead of their clash this weekend. It has been a difficult season to be an England goalkeeper.
Joe Hart had to flee to Italy after being unceremoniously dumped by his Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
Stoke star Jack Butland’s hopes of cashing in on Hart’s Serie A exile by taking his No.1 jersey have been thwarted by a serious knee injury, from which he only this week made his comeback.
Meanwhile, Fraser Forster, the other most likely heir to Hart’s throne, has been dogged by a lack of consistency and uncharacteristic errors.
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Claude Puel gave his reaction after Southampton’s win at West Brom.
Southampton kept alive their slender hopes of landing a European place with a hard-fought 1-0 win at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
Dutch midfielder Jordy Clasie’s fine first half strike was enough to earn Saints only their second ever Premier League success at the Hawthorns. The victory crowned a satisfying week for manager Claude Puel following Wednesday’s 3-1 triumph at home to Crystal Palace.
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No Virgil van Dijk, no Charlie Austin, no Manolo Gabbiadini, no Oriol Romeu, no Steven…
James Ward-Prowse netted in Southampton’s win over Swansea on Wednesday.
Southampton left it late but eventually came from behind to claim their first home win since January by beating rejuvenated Crystal Palace 3-1 on Wednesday.
Saints looked to be heading for defeat when Christian Benteke gave Palace the lead but hit back through Nathan Redmond’s controversial equaliser just before half time. Palace boss Sam Allardyce was convinced there was a foul by Steven Davis on Wilfried Zaha in the build up to Redmond’s goal, but his protests were waved away.
Two goals in the…
Both Southampton and Bournemouth failed to capitalise on their chances as they finished deadlocked in a scoreless draw.
Both Southampton and Bournemouth failed to capitalise on their chances as they finished deadlocked in a scoreless draw.
While Harry Arter was upset with his penalty miss, he noted that’s not the first time it’s happened at St. Mary’s this season.
Southampton were held to a 0-0 draw by south coast neighbours Bournemouth on Saturday as their struggle to score goals at home continue. Despite claims by manager Claude Puel that his side did enough to win a tight game, Southampton were grateful for Harry Arter’s second-half penalty miss, which saved them from a first ever home defeat to their local rivals.
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Clean sheets have been hard to come by of late and despite their goal leading a charmed life in the second half, Puel was delighted…
Claude Puel was left frustrated by Southampton’s defeat at Tottenham before the international break.
When Sofiane Boufal lit up a drab EFL Cup tie against Sunderland with a stunning individual goal, there was a sense Southampton had found the next African superstar to take the Premier League by storm.
As the-then recently arrived club record signing plucked the ball beautifully from the sky before curling a thunderous strike into the top corner, St Mary’s rose as one to welcome their new hero.
The home fans poured onto the streets purring at Boufal’s brilliance and licking their lips at the prospect…
Claude Puel says Southampton’s defeat to Tottenham is difficult to accept.
Southampton’s two-match winning run came to an end as they went down to a 2-1 defeat against former manager Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham on Sunday.
First half strikes from Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli from the penalty spot gave the visitors an uphill task before England newcomer James Ward-Prowse reduced the deficit.
Claude Puel’s men made Tottenham work hard for the win in the second half but could not find the elusive equaliser.
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James Ward-Prowse owes a debt of gratitude to Southampton manager Claude Puel after being named in the England senior squad for the first time on Thursday.
As the club’s longest-serving player, Ward-Prowse has seen more than his fair share of chopping and changing in the dugout at the St Mary’s Stadium. From Nigel Adkins, who handed him his debut as a 16-year-old, to Mauricio Pochettino, whom he credits as having the biggest influence on his career, and from Ronald Koeman to Puel, the midfielder…
A dramatic game at Vicarage Road saw the Saints run out 4-3 winners and in the process leapfrogged Watford in the table.
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