Dave Jones’ return to his former club ended in disappointment as a Chris Marsden strike and an own goal from Paul Butler ended Wolves’ FA Cup dream.

Wayne Rooney returned to the first-team scene at Goodison Park for the first time since New Year’s Day.

Southampton are through to the sixth round of the FA Cup for the first time in nine seasons after a 2-0 win over Norwich at St Mary's.

Blackburn Rovers 1 Southampton 0

MATT OAKLEY scored his first goals of the season to fire Southampton into the FA Cup fifth round with an extra-time replay win over Millwall in a cracking tie at the New Den.

Arsene Wenger believes striker Francis Jeffers can play a key role in Arsenal retaining the Premiership title after turning down two approaches for him in the last month.

RYAN GIGGS looked forward to Manchester United's packed fixture list and roared: "We don't need a rest."

Southampton manager Gordon Strachan claimed he was happy with his side’s performance despite seeing them go down to their second consecutive Barclaycard Premiership home defeat against Manchester United at St Mary’s today.

Southampton 0 Liverpool 1

Middlesbrough 2 Southampton 2

Sunderland manager Howard Wilkinson suffered more heartbreak when his team were beaten by a Jo Tessem goal in the fourth minute of injury time.

Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri confirmed the Stamford Bridge pitch will be relaid in the new year following his side’s disappointing home draw with Southampton.

Chelsea 0 Southampton 0

Striker James Beattie’s sensational run in front of goal continued as his double strike extended Southampton’s unbeaten home record and clinched victory against a disappointing Birmingham side.

Southampton 0 Charlton Athletic 0

Moroccan defender Tahar El Khalej grabbed a late equaliser to earn a point for Southampton at The Valley.

Another blunder by Paul Jones cost Southampton victory against Fulham at St Mary's Stadium.

Bolton drew 0-0 against Southampton, who had Rory Delap sent off in the 88th minute for two bookable offences.

A second-half header from substitute Jo Tessem put a dent in Arsenal's championship challenge and kept up Southampton's fine recent away form against the Premiership contenders.

Leeds will return to the top of the Premiership tonight if they beat Aston Villa at Elland Road.

Matthew Le Tissier is again troubled by injury as Southampton go in search of their first win at their £30m new ground at St Mary’s.

Tottenham 0 Southampton 0 H/T

Glenn Hoddle believes it is only a matter of time before Dean Richards receives an England call-up.