Claude Puel
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-4 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Southampton's 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, as the Lilywhites put an end to their away-day woes in style.
Dec 28, 18:44
Virgil van Dijk keen to play at "highest level"
Defender Virgil van Dijk admits that he is keen to play at the "highest level" but insists that he is currently happy at Southampton.
Dec 24, 11:03
Claude Puel: 'Southampton do not need to sell Virgil van Dijk'
Southampton manager Claude Puel insists that the club are in no rush to sell defender Virgil van Dijk despite reports of a £50m bid from Manchester City.
Dec 23, 19:41
Report: Southampton open to offers for defender Jose Fonte
Portugal international defender Jose Fonte will be allowed to leave by Southampton in January if a bid in excess of £6m is received, a report claims.
Dec 20, 19:00
Claude Puel delighted to see Jay Rodriguez hit scoring trail
Claude Puel salutes Jay Rodriguez's two-goal showing against Bournemouth, which helped Southampton to a 3-1 victory at the Vitality Stadium.
Dec 18, 16:21
Jay Rodriguez double helps Southampton to victory over Bournemouth
Southampton move into seventh position in the Premier League table with a 3-1 victory away at neighbours Bournemouth.
Dec 18, 15:22
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 1-3 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Southampton's 3-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Dec 18, 12:30
Shane Long targets silverware for Southampton in New Year
Southampton striker Shane Long admits that winning a piece of silverware is the one thing holding his team back, with an EFL Cup semi-final with Liverpool on the horizon.
Dec 18, 10:33
Lucas Perez heading for swift Arsenal exit?
Arsenal striker Lucas Perez could reportedly be on his way out of the Emirates next month.
Dec 17, 13:38
Claude Puel: 'Important Southampton claim bragging rights at Bournemouth'
Claude Puel wants to see his Southampton players claim bragging rights this weekend when locking horns with south coast rivals Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Dec 16, 15:40
Harrison Reed signs new long-term deal at Southampton
Southampton academy product Harrison Reed signs a new four-and-a-half-year contract at St Mary's.
Dec 15, 16:58
Southampton held by 10-man Stoke City
Stoke City hold Southampton to a 0-0 draw, despite playing much of the game with 10 men.
Dec 14, 21:53
Claude Puel: 'December could be a decisive month for Southampton'
Southampton manager Claude Puel says that December could prove to be a decisive month for his side as they look to move up the Premier League table.
Dec 12, 16:53
Claude Puel: 'Sofiane Boufal has fantastic quality'
Southampton manager Claude Puel hails the "fantastic quality" of Sofiane Boufal following his match-winning strike in the 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.
Dec 11, 21:20
Charlie Austin out for up to four months with shoulder injury
Southampton boss Claude Puel confirms that Charlie Austin faces up to four months on the sidelines with a shoulder injury.
Dec 11, 17:40
Sofiane Boufal strike lifts Southampton into top half
Sofiane Boufal scores as Southampton edge out relegation-threatened Middlesbrough to move into the top half of the Premier League table.
Dec 11, 16:09
Team News: Alvaro Negredo, Gaston Ramirez out for Middlesbrough
Alvaro Negredo and Gaston Ramirez miss out on Middlesbrough's trip to Southampton.
Dec 11, 13:21
Claude Puel: 'January transfer talk is unimportant'
Southampton manager Claude Puel brushes off the topic of transfer speculation amid reports linking Jose Fonte and Virgil van Dijk with January moves away from the club.
Dec 9, 19:45
Southampton striker Charlie Austin ruled out of Middlesbrough clash
Southampton boss Claude Puel confirms that Charlie Austin will miss this weekend's Premier League match against Middlesbrough with a shoulder injury.
Dec 9, 09:33
Team News: Jose Fonte again overlooked for Southampton selection
Defender Jose Fonte is again left on the bench for Southampton, as they welcome Hapoel Be'er Sheva to St Mary's in a crucial Europa League group-stage tie.
Dec 8, 19:01
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-1 Hapoel Be'er Sheva - as it happened
Relive the 1-1 draw between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva as the Saints are held at home to go crashing out of Europe.
Dec 8, 19:00
Claude Puel coy over Jose Fonte contract talks
Southampton manager Claude Puel refuses to discuss speculation surrounding defender Jose Fonte's contract situation at the club.
Dec 7, 17:24
Claude Puel: 'Hapoel Be'er Sheva match is like a final'
Southampton manager Claude Puel says that his side will approach their Europa League Group K match with Hapoel Be'er Sheva as though it is a final.
Dec 7, 16:18
Report: Liverpool end pursuit of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool reportedly decide not to pursue Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in the January transfer window.
Dec 7, 09:20
West Brom, Southampton, West Ham 'interested in Montpellier's Ryad Boudebouz'
Premier League clubs West Bromwich Albion, Southampton and West Ham United are reportedly in the hunt for Montpellier midfielder Ryad Boudebouz.
Dec 6, 14:44
Claude Puel rues Southampton's first-half showing against Crystal Palace
Southampton manager Claude Puel rues his side's insufficient first-half showing following their 3-0 away defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Dec 4, 12:33
Pressure eases on Alan Pardew as Crystal Palace hit three past Southampton
Two goals from Christian Benteke help Crystal Palace to a 3-0 win over Southampton, a result which will ease the pressure on manager Alan Pardew.
Dec 3, 17:26
Team News: Jose Fonte, Charlie Austin back for Southampton
Jose Fonte and Charlie Austin both start for Southampton in this afternoon's trip to Crystal Palace.
Dec 3, 14:10
Southampton boss Claude Puel 'prefers' having busy fixture list
Southampton boss Claude Puel says that he 'prefers' having a busy fixture list as he prepares for the hectic festive schedule.
Dec 2, 13:17
Southampton boss Claude Puel dismisses Virgil van Dijk exit speculation
Southampton boss Claude Puel pours cold water on reports linking influential centre-back Virgil van Dijk with a January departure from St Mary's Stadium.
Dec 1, 16:52
Southampton will not take action against Eric Black over 'corruption' allegations
Southampton announce that Eric Black will not face any action from the club after investigating allegations of corruption.
Dec 1, 12:45
Southampton boss Claude Puel: 'Arsene Wenger told me to win League Cup'
Southampton boss Claude Puel says that Arsene Wenger wants the Saints to go on to win the League Cup.
Nov 30, 23:08
Team News: Lucas Perez starts as Arsenal ring changes for Southampton EFL Cup clash
Lucas Perez starts up front for Arsenal as Arsene Wenger rings the changes for tonight's EFL Cup quarter-final against Southampton at the Emirates.
Nov 30, 18:48
Live Commentary: Arsenal 0-2 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Southampton's 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the EFL Cup quarter-finals.
Nov 30, 18:45
Claude Puel: 'Southampton keen to build on win over Everton'
Southampton manager Claude Puel says that he wants his side to repeat the intensity shown in their win over Everton when they face Arsenal in the EFL Cup.
Nov 29, 14:54
Claude Puel delighted by Southampton response
Claude Puel admits that beating Everton was a big achievement for his side, having suffered a setback in Europe three days ago and lost key players to injury.
Nov 27, 19:50
Early Charlie Austin goal helps Southampton overcome Everton
Southampton claim their first Premier League win in five matches as Charlie Austin's early header gave Claude Puel's side a 1-0 win over Everton at St Mary's Stadium.
Nov 27, 18:30
Claude Puel: 'Europa League progress still in our own hands'
Southampton manager Claude Puel urges his side to approach their closing Europa League group game against Hapoel Be'er Sheva next month as though it is a final.
Nov 25, 20:15
Claude Puel: 'Southampton must quickly recover from European setback'
Southampton manager Claude Puel says that "nothing is finished" after his side were made to wait to secure their place in the knockout stages of the Europa League.
Nov 24, 21:02
Live Commentary: Sparta Prague 1-0 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Southampton's 1-0 defeat to Sparta Prague as the Saints miss the chance to secure their place in the Europa League knockout rounds.
Nov 24, 17:00
