Willian struck a dramatic 89th minute winner as Chelsea maintained their seven-point lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 1-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge.

Forward Danny Welbeck has stressed Arsenal cannot afford to get ahead of themselves despite having clawed their way back into striking distance of the Barclays Premier League top four.

Gary Neville has denied talk of a rift with Louis van Gaal despite his criticism of the Dutchman following Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Southampton.

Premier League

Southampton 0 Manchester City 3

A youngster could once recite all of England’s football grounds without listing a mix of international and obscure commercial brands.

Southampton, 8-0 winners over Sunderland last weekend, climb to second in the Premier League, three points behind the Blues, with a 1-0 win over Stoke at St Mary’s Stadium today.

Alan Pardew is still clinging on to his job as Newcastle manager despite mounting speculation he will be sacked in the wake of Saturday’s 4-0 defeat at Southampton.

Sunderland have issued a “hands-off” warning to Southampton as the Saints start the search for a new manager.

Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard insists Saturday’s visit of Manchester City will be an easy game to play in simply because of the quality of opposition.

Southampton 2 Everton 0

Shane Long says he is loving life at Hull City after a blistering start to his career at the Tigers.

Derby 0 Chelsea 2

Controversy surrounding referee Mark Clattenburg and Adam Lallana must not affect Southampton’s FA Cup clash with Burnley, according to assistant manager Jesus Perez.

A training ground bust-up involving a prank-gone-wrong with a pig’s head has overshadowed the build-up to Stoke’s final home game of the season.

Southhampton 2 Chelsea 1

Manchester City talisman Yaya Toure is confident the champions can pull themselves back into the Barclays Premier League title race.

Chelsea 2 Southampton 2

Sunderland are set to recall Republic of Ireland midfielder David Meyler from his loan spell at npower Championship Hull after tonight’s game at Derby as injuries mount up.

Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney’s thigh injury could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

HUNCHED in an over-sized duvet coat, the last place Wayne Rooney wanted to be on Saturday was surplus to requirements on the substitutes’ bench at a freezing St Mary’s Stadium.

Ian Holloway plans to make wholesale changes for Blackpool’s FA Cup third-round tie at Southampton.

Junior Stanislas struck a late double to give West Ham Carling Cup victory over London rivals Millwall in a tempestuous tie ravaged by crowd trouble and pitch invasions.

ENGLAND have won the right to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

The Rugby Football Union has vowed to stage the biggest World Cup ever after unveiling details of its bid to host the 2015 tournament in England.

ANDY KEOGH and Darron Gibson are included in the Republic of Ireland squad to face England in next month’s UEFA Under-21 Euro Qualifier.

READING extended their lead in the Coca-Cola Championship with a classy 5-1 victory overt Cardiff. With second-placed Sheffield United not playing Hull until today, the Royals took the opportunity to move further clear at the Madejski Stadium.

Reading extended their lead at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship with a classy 5-1 victory against Cardiff.

Southampton 1 Luton 0

Southampton manager Harry Redknapp is bracing himself for a renewed bid from Liverpool for striker Peter Crouch.

NEW Aston Villa striker Kevin Phillips has vowed to reward the faith shown in him by manager David O’Leary with a 20-goal haul next season.

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe has taken his share of the blame for the club’s relegation from the Barclays Premiership.

David Prutton is determined to play his part in Southampton’s survival bid after missing the last 10 games through suspension.

Manchester United will ban for life the supporter who "stained their reputation" by throwing a flare onto the pitch at St Mary’s Stadium tonight.

Swedish midfielder Anders Svensson will return to Southampton’s squad for the clash with Barclays Premiership champions Arsenal at the St Mary’s Stadium.

Portsmouth have signed two Greek players and, subject to international clearance, both will be available for tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Southampton.

Southampton manager Harry Redknapp faces a swift return to former club Portsmouth following today’s FA Cup fourth-round draw.

Portsmouth could be set to play Southampton at their own game by appointing former Saints boss Gordon Strachan as their new manager.

Rumours are rife that Harry Redknapp is about to be appointed as Southampton manager – less than a month after quitting south-coast rivals Portsmouth.

Southampton striker Brett Ormerod will start a month on loan at Leeds United tomorrow.

Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt is facing up to the possibility of a three-match European ban for his moment of UEFA Cup madness.

Alan Shearer and Craig Bellamy are likely to return to the Newcastle starting line-up for the Barclays Premiership trip to Southampton on Sunday after being rested last night.

Alan Shearer and Craig Bellamy are likely to return to the Newcastle starting line-up for the Barclays Premiership trip to Southampton on Sunday after being rested last night.