Kevin: Newcastle won the game without getting out of third gear. Didn't panic at 1-0 down early on. Dan Burn and Fabian Schar give better balance in defence. Clinical and professional performance.

In Newcastle's 3-1 win at Southampton, one thing separated the two teams: a ruthless edge in front of goal. The Magpies started the game slowly and the Saints made them pay, taking the lead after just 10 minutes through centre-back Jan Bednarek.

All the talk before Newcastle played Bournemouth was whether Eddie Howe's side could push Liverpool in the title race, but that talk has stopped since they lost 4-1. They are still right in the mix for a top-four finish,

By Cailin Riley Twenty-five years ago, when current Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger first served on the Village Board, as a trustee, he remembers talk about the need to replace the slate roof at the Southampton Arts Center,

Staying overnight in Southampton ensures a stress-free start to your journey and gives you the chance to explore this historic maritime city.

Southampton manager Ivan Juric: "I think today my guys gave everything they have. They are fighting well, playing well, creating chances. Of course Newcastle is the better team. I don't have many negative things to say to my guys."

Follow live coverage as Southampton face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

An Alberta clipper coupled with an approaching cold front will spark snow showers and squalls in much of the Northeast, with whiteout conditions expected in some spots at times.The frontal system will push through Monday night,

Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly plotting a move to sign midfielder Stuart Armstrong from MLS outfit Vancouver Whitecaps.

The 28-year-old avoided a booking against Southampton at the weekend, but former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes that he ‘got lucky’ that referee Sam Barrott didn’t reach into his pocket. The incident in question came just before half-time when Joelinton caught Saints striker Paul Onuachu on the ankle with a late tackle.

Norwegian football journalist Jonas Giever says new Southampton signing Albert Gronbaek is "quite the offensive number eight".Gronbaek has moved to St Mary's on loan until the end of the season from Rennes after joining the Ligue 1 club from Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt last summer in a 12m euros deal (£10m).