Southampton

Southampton

10th in English League Championship

Why Chelsea and Liverpool wanted to sign Romeo Lavia so much Why Chelsea and Liverpool wanted to sign Romeo Lavia so much

Chelsea have beaten Liverpool to the signing of 19-year-old midfielder Romeo Lavia for an initial £53m, but what makes him so special?

Chelsea beat Liverpool to signing of Southampton's Lavia Chelsea beat Liverpool to signing of Southampton's Lavia

Chelsea have completed the signing of Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia to continue their big-spending summer transfer window, the club announced on Friday.

Former Arsenal, England forward Theo Walcott retires at 34 Former Arsenal, England forward Theo Walcott retires at 34

Theo Walcott has retired from professional football at the age of 34, the former England and Arsenal forward announced on Friday.

Chelsea agree transfer fee for Liverpool target Lavia - sources Chelsea agree transfer fee for Liverpool target Lavia - sources

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Southampton worth up to £58 million ($73.7m) for midfielder Romeo Lavia, sources have told ESPN.

West Ham sign midfielder Ward-Prowse from Southampton West Ham sign midfielder Ward-Prowse from Southampton

West Ham United signed midfielder James Ward-Prowse from Southampton on a four-year deal the clubs confirmed on Monday,

West Ham agree to deals to sign Maguire, Ward-Prowse - sources West Ham agree to deals to sign Maguire, Ward-Prowse - sources

West Ham have agreed on a deal worth around £30 million ($38.2m) to sign Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, sources told ESPN.

LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool line up Lavia deal LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool line up Lavia deal

Liverpool and Southampton will continue to discuss a deal for midfielder Roméo Lavia. Transfer Talk has the latest.

LIVE Transfer Talk: Premier League clubs battle for Lavia LIVE Transfer Talk: Premier League clubs battle for Lavia

Arsenal are facing competition from three other Premier League sides for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.

One stat to explain every Premier League team's season, and what might come next One stat to explain every Premier League team's season, and what might come next

We know who took home the title and who was relegated, but why don't we go a little deeper? Here's one stat that sums up the 2022-23 season for 20 teams and how that might inform their prep for the next campaign.

Liverpool, Southampton draw in 8-goal thriller Liverpool, Southampton draw in 8-goal thriller

Liverpool were held to a barnstorming 4-4 draw at relegated Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday.

Is bad goalkeeping to blame for clubs battling Premier League relegation? Is bad goalkeeping to blame for clubs battling Premier League relegation?

Southampton, Leeds, Leicester have struggled in the Premier League this season. Perhaps the unifying factor is that they couldn't save any shots.

Brighton secure European football with 3-1 win over Southampton Brighton secure European football with 3-1 win over Southampton

Brighton ensured they will play in Europe next season for the first time in their history after beating Southampton 3-1 at the Amex Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday.

Why Ward-Prowse may stay with relegated Southampton Why Ward-Prowse may stay with relegated Southampton

Janusz Michallik feels Southampton's relegation from the Premier League doesn't necessarily mean James Ward-Prowse will leave the club.

Southampton relegated from Premier League after home defeat to Fulham Southampton relegated from Premier League after home defeat to Fulham

Southampton were relegated from the Premier League after being beaten 2-0 at home by Fulham on Saturday.

Nottingham Forest edge Southampton to escape drop zone Nottingham Forest edge Southampton to escape drop zone

Nottingham Forest's Premier League survival hopes got a massive boost as Taiwo Awoniyi's brace helped them to a 4-3 home win over Southampton.

Premier League 2022-23: What's still at stake for all 20 teams, from Man City to Southampton Premier League 2022-23: What's still at stake for all 20 teams, from Man City to Southampton

The 2022-23 Premier League season is slowly winding down, but all 20 teams have something to accomplish over the final four games. Yes, even last-place Southampton.

Wilson double puts Newcastle on brink of Champions League Wilson double puts Newcastle on brink of Champions League

Newcastle United look almost certain to be playing in the Champions League next season after scoring two late to beat Southampton.

Bournemouth keep Southampton at bottom of table with 1-0 win Bournemouth keep Southampton at bottom of table with 1-0 win

A goal from Marcus Tavernier secured Bournemouth a 1-0 win over Southampton and pile on more misery on interim boss Ruben Selles.

Why Matt Crocker 'ticks a lot of boxes' for USMNT Why Matt Crocker 'ticks a lot of boxes' for USMNT

Jeff Carlisle joins Futbol Americas to discuss the reported appointment of Matt Crocker as USMNT sporting director.

The VAR Review: Gabriel Jesus penalties for Arsenal vs. Southampton, Wout Faes handball claim The VAR Review: Gabriel Jesus penalties for Arsenal vs. Southampton, Wout Faes handball claim

A look at the big VAR rulings in the Premier League, including two possible Arsenal penalties in injury time in their draw with Southampton.

U.S. Soccer hiring Southampton chief Matt Crocker as sporting director - sources U.S. Soccer hiring Southampton chief Matt Crocker as sporting director - sources

Southampton director of football operations Matt Crocker will be hired as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation, sources told ESPN.

Arsenal needed a win to keep Man City at bay. Instead, the draw with Southampton hits their title hopes. Arsenal needed a win to keep Man City at bay. Instead, the draw with Southampton hits their title hopes.

The trend of losing composure continued for Arsenal. A furious rally with Southampton fell short and now Manchester City control the title race.

Arsenal stumbles again in comeback draw with Southampton Arsenal stumbles again in comeback draw with Southampton

— After throwing away 2-0 leads in its last two games, Arsenal came from two goals down just to draw last-placed Southampton 3-3 on Friday. Its grip on the lead in the English Premier League loosened further.

Arsenal suffer title blow despite rescuing dramatic 3-3 draw with Southampton Arsenal suffer title blow despite rescuing dramatic 3-3 draw with Southampton

Arsenal struck two late goals to rescue a dramatic 3-3 home draw with Southampton but their Premier League title hopes suffered another blow.

Eze scores twice as resurgent Palace beats Southampton 2-0 Eze scores twice as resurgent Palace beats Southampton 2-0

— Eberechi Eze scored twice and resurgent Crystal Palace beat last-place Southampton 2-0 on Saturday in the Premier League for its third straight victory since the return of manager Roy Hodgson.

Championship Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Leicester City 9 +12 24
2 Ipswich Town 9 +7 22
3 Preston North .. 9 +3 20
4 Sunderland 9 +10 16
5 Hull City 9 +5 16
6 Cardiff City 9 +4 16
7 Norwich City 9 +3 16
8 West Bromwich .. 9 +5 13
9 Leeds United 9 +4 13
10 Southampton 9 -5 13
11 Bristol City 9 +1 12
12 Birmingham Cit.. 9 -1 12
13 Plymouth Argyl.. 9 +3 11
14 Coventry City 9 +3 11
15 Millwall 9 -4 11
16 Stoke City 9 -3 10
17 Huddersfield T.. 9 -4 10
18 Blackburn Rove.. 9 -7 10
19 Swansea City 9 +1 9
20 Watford 9 0 9
21 Middlesbrough 9 -7 8
22 Queens Park Ra.. 9 -7 8
23 Rotherham Unit.. 9 -11 5
24 Sheffield Wedn.. 9 -12 2
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Adam Armstrong 7 9 1
10 Ché Adams 3 8 2
23 Samuel Edozie 2 8 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
3 Ryan Manning 2 9 0
10 Ché Adams 2 8 3
20 Kamaldeen Sule.. 2 4 0