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BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Your Southampton player of the season
We asked you to select your Southampton player of the season from the four candidates chosen by our fan with the poll now closed, we can reveal the winner is... Mateus Fernandes!Here's what Ray Hunt at the In that Number podcast, external said about him:There are many misses in the market in recent years, but Fernandes isn't one of them. The 20 year-old has become an instant fan favourite with the locals for his eye-catching performances in the middle of the following relegation consequences, he will be one of the casualties - apparently attracting interest from the final poll breakdown
Business Upturn
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Upturn
Southampton vs Arsenal: Key players to watch in this Premier League fixture
The Premier League delivers another thrilling weekend of football, and all eyes will be on St. Mary's Stadium as Southampton face Arsenal on Sunday, May 25, 2025. This matchup pits a struggling Southampton side against a high-flying Arsenal team, promising an exciting battle. With Southampton fighting to avoid relegation and Arsenal aiming to secure their second-place finish, the performances of key players could make all the difference. Here's our breakdown of the key players to watch in this Southampton vs Arsenal Premier League clash. Southampton Key Players to Watch Aaron Ramsdale Southampton's goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale will be under the spotlight as he faces his former club, Arsenal. Having made 29 appearances this season and kept three clean sheets, Ramsdale's shot-stopping ability will be crucial against Arsenal's potent attack. Mateus Fernandes Named Southampton's player of the season, Mateus Fernandes has been a bright spark in an otherwise challenging campaign. His creativity and work rate in the attacking midfield role make him a key figure for the Saints. Kamaldeen Sulemana Southampton's attacking hopes rest on Kamaldeen Sulemana, who brings pace and flair to the front line. Despite the team's struggles, Sulemana's ability to run at defenders and create scoring opportunities makes him a constant threat. Arsenal Key Players to Watch Bukayo Saka Arsenal's star winger Bukayo Saka has been in scintillating form, contributing six goals and 11 assists in the 2024/25 Premier League season. His pace, dribbling, and pinpoint crossing make him a nightmare for defenders. Declan Rice Declan Rice has been a standout performer for Arsenal, earning praise for his 19 goal involvements this season, including the match-winning strike against Newcastle. His versatility, defensive nous, and ability to contribute in attack make him the heartbeat of Arsenal's midfield. Kai Havertz Kai Havertz has emerged as a key figure for Arsenal, leading their goalscoring charts with nine goals despite missing time due to injury. His recent return to action has bolstered the Gunners' attack, and his ability to link play and finish chances makes him a constant threat. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Squad overhaul' and 'boosting morale' should be Still's first tasks
We asked you what Will Still's immediate priorities should be once he is announced as Southampton's are some of your comments:Simon: Stability for the whole club. Ensure the owners will not sell the key players like Mateus Fernandes. Bring in fresh faces who will make a difference and bring true identity back with a good style of I will reserve judgement on this appointment. I'm not sure he'll keep or attract the players that will challenge for He needs to get rid of the deadwood players and build a squad mixed with youth and experience to push for promotion. A tough ask, but I'm hopeful!Ryan: Still is a progressive young manager with a lot of experience, albeit in France, with young, low-budget squads. He is known for his man management, and I think he's exactly the type of appointment to rejuvenate this squad fresh off the back of a dismal campaign. The players returning from loan and a bit of a squad overhaul needs to be his first priority so we can hit the ground running next Morale is low and there appears - at times - to be a mentality issue among players at the club. What can the new manager do to address this? Or in other words, will Will Still instil a steel will?Tom: The problem for any new incoming manager is that they're going to inherit a squad of players who may simply not even be good enough at Championship level. We are going to lose our best players in the summer and be left with the dregs. I'll happily give Still a chance, as I hope other Saints fans do. But with a lack of experience, he is a big I feel the only way you can stay up nowadays is with a manager who can build a philosophy. Still seems to emulate that, but how will it translate if we get promoted and he becomes a small fish in a big pond?
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'I'm a much better player now than before'
Southampton midfielder Mateus Fernandes says he's a much better player now than he was before. The 20-year-old has been named Fans' Player of the Season at the told BBC Radio Solent: "I'm very happy, it's a dream for me playing in England and I did well. It was a tough season for everybody. I am a much better player now than I was before."My personality outside of the pitch is completely different to inside it. I don't like to speak too much outside of the pitch but I have a passion to play football, run and try to be competitive with the other team and of course try to win."It means a lot for me [to have this accolade]. When I speak, I speak for the players and we play for the fans. The thing most important in football is the fans so they know they are very important for me."Listen to the interview on BBC Sounds
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Rusk on team news, resilience and fans
Southampton interim boss Simon Rusk has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Arsenal at St Mary's (kick-off 16:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Rusk ruled out Taylor Harwood-Bellis and said Jan Bednarek is still struggling with his knee injury so is likely to miss out. He also said Albert Gronbaek has been struggling with his whether the players will have built resilience this season: "Everyone this year at this football club, as difficult as it has been, when we reflect, will have new layers as a person, a footballer. Part of that is being robust and the more experience I think you have in life, the more robust you can be if you use it properly."On this weekend: "Every game presents an opportunity. It's an opportunity for us to finish the season as well as we can. I spoke about playing with pride and passion - that'll be important on the day but also being diligent with our work."Rusk praised Mateus Fernandes but said there's "another level to his game", adding: "That's natural for someone who is 20 years old playing in the Premier League in a team that has had a difficult year. Matty, as a lad and character, is right up there. I'm sure the other bits of development in his game will come in time."He was asked whether Kyle Walker-Peters will start: "He has had a nasty illness and that has taken a bit of getting over. Naturally at this time we're looking at one or two of the younger ones around the group. We've spoken about momentum for next season, so there are one or two complexities with that. What I can tell you is Kyle has been great to work with, a great servant to the club and, whether he starts or not, he's someone we can fully appreciate."Rusk praised the way the fans have stuck with them this season: "The one thing I know this football club will always have is great support. There's going to be years it's not so good and years it's really good and the people are there all the way through, generationally, are the supporters, the rest of us all come and go."On his position as first-team coach at the club: "Whatever happens moving forward, I'm sure when the time is right the guys above me will let me know. But as it stands, preparing for this game on Sunday will remain my focus."Follow all of Friday's Premier League news conferences and the rest of the day's football news
