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The next three games for Southampton are huge, with Chelsea and Tottenham still to play before 2018. They face the Gunners, Foxes, and Blues back to back.
Southampton meets AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality, on Sunday afternoon. Ryan Bertrand goes up against his former club in the three O'clock kick off.
Southampton fell to defeat again against Liverpool last Saturday, and now Mauricio Pellegrino is under significant pressure to save his job.
Burnley are in the top six after Saturday's victory at St Mary's. This has raised questions about the future of Pellegrino's position at Southampton FC.
Shaw only left the club a few years' ago, but he is now interested in moving back to his former club. Shaw may sign for Southampton should Bertrand leave.
Southampton are currently tenth but with tricky fixtures lying ahead for them. Premier League winner's Chelsea and runners-up Spurs are among them.
Southampton are beginning to slide again following their recent run of form. Mauricio Pellegrino has work to do ahead of Newcastle in two week's time.
Southampton FC have agreed a two-year deal with Brickhill Capital to improve their impact in the Asian exchange market, as well as raising more awareness.
Mauricio Pellegrino played club football for Alavés and then managed the club during 2016/2017 season. We explain why Alavés fans felt saddened by his exit.
Gao and his daughter acquired Saints for £210 million in August 2017. Now the focus turns to the league and Pellegrino, but what role shall Gao play?.
Southampton drew their last fixture to Huddersfield Town in a second-rate clash, however, Saints hope to bounce back right away under Pellegrino.
Premier League 2 team Saints Under 23's will have Watford, Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City in their group for the PL Cup, but who is in their squad?
Saints made one change from the first PL fixture but is perhaps significant as James Ward-Prowse is dropped in favour of Mario Lemina.
Liverpool is just a little closer to completing Virgil van Dijk's signature but the player still faces other offers, meanwhile, Southampton are rebuilding.
Following Wednesday's loss to Augsburg, the start of the campaign is looming, with only Sevilla standing between them and the start of the season.
Chinese real estate firm who led the race for buying Southampton Football Club has been brushed aside by owner who now wants to hold onto the club.
There's a new manager at Southampton Football Club, with new expectations. However, fans are surely hoping for Champions League football once more?
Southampton put their home and away kit on sale from Friday, as stores in Southampton close Thursday. You can pre-order kit from www.southamptonfc.com.