Comply with reside protection as Southampton face Everton at present within the Premier League. One other top-flight season will likely be lined in full proper right here with The Unbiased, as reigning champions Manchester Metropolis look to make it an unprecedented 5 titles in a row come the top of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will likely be chasing Pep Guardiola’s facet, however simply as fascinating would be the race for Champions League locations, with extra groups than ever earlier than having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea stay big-spending, Manchester United’s newest rebuild continues and each Tottenham and Newcastle will anticipate enhancements this yr – but it was Aston Villa who snared fourth final time period.
In the meantime, it is Southampton, Leicester Metropolis and Ipswich City who made it again to the elite after promotion final yr and every may have hope they’ll make it greater than a one-year keep. Comply with the newest reside motion from the Premier League under:
Southampton FC 1 – 0 Everton FC
Southampton vs Everton
17:03
Southampton have gained their first recreation of the Premier League season after beating Everton 1-0 right here at St Mary’s. The vast majority of the sport was what number of anticipated it to play out, with neither facet desirous to take any dangers and the hazard of defeat hanging over their heads. The primary half was placid, and solely a few half-chances had been created, with Archer lacking the perfect alternative as he dragged a shot to the unsuitable facet of the publish. It was 0-0 at half-time, and the second half started in the identical method. Each side had been too fearful about conceding that they weren’t taking part in to attain. Probabilities had been beginning to come for Southampton across the 70-minute mark, however their attackers didn’t take any alternatives that had been created. Then, within the eighty fifth minute, as the sport regarded to finish 0-0, Sugawara despatched a low cross into Armstrong’s path, and he swept a right-footed shot previous Pickford and despatched St Mary’s wild. That made it 1-0 to Southampton, however Everton thought that they had equalised within the 89th minute after Beto completed previous Ramsdale from an extended Tarkowski cross. After a prolonged VAR test, he was discovered to have been offside, and the aim was disallowed. Eight minutes of added time later, Southampton picked up their first three factors of the season. Southampton created 0.69 xG through the recreation, and Everton managed to create 1.49 xG however couldn’t rating a aim from any of their alternatives! Thanks for becoming a member of this reside textual content commentary, goodbye!
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FULL-TIME: SOUTHAMPTON 1-0 EVERTON
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Yellow Card Ebere Paul Onuachu
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The sport goes on…! Everton are nonetheless preventing as they pile gamers into the field.
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Archer comes off within the closing minutes after a very good efficiency on the entire right here. He’s changed by Onuachu, who offers a special dimension up prime.
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Substitution Mateus Gonçalo Espanha Fernandes Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu
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There will likely be 4 added minutes!
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NO GOAL! The VAR has disallowed Beto’s second late aim within the area of every week! He was judged to have been offside as Tarkowski performed the ball over. Painful. The rating stays 1-0 to Southampton.
Southampton vs Everton
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GOOOOAL! It’s 1-1! Beto has equalised within the 89th minute to deliver the sport degree! Tarkowski despatched an extended ball ahead, and Beto touched it down and completed previous Ramsdale brilliantly. The VAR is checking for offside, and the striker did look off because the ball was performed by.
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Help James Alan Tarkowski
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Substitution Jesper Grænge Lindstrøm Jarrad Paul Branthwaite
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Help Yukinari Sugawara
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OFF THE BAR! Beto smashes a header off the bar! Tarkowski headed a cross again throughout aim, and the Portuguese man headed the ball in the direction of aim—solely to see it reverberate again off the crossbar.
Southampton vs Everton
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Purpose Adam James Armstrong
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Yellow Card Tyler-Jay Robert Dibling
Southampton vs Everton
16:44
This recreation seems to be prefer it’s heading for a goalless draw with the best way the ultimate phases are taking part in out. Nonetheless, that is the Premier League, so something might occur.
Southampton vs Everton
16:42
Fernandes is down after a conflict with Younger. The Everton gamers look bemused because the Southampton man returns to his toes, and he’s booked as nicely. Younger bumped the ball into Fernandes’ face after he refused to maneuver, and he was booked for delaying the sport.
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CLOSE! Harrison practically scores! McNeil whips in a cross from the left, and Harrison seems to be to have lifted a shot over the onrushing Ramsdale. It bounces agonisingly extensive and the rating is STILL 0-0!
Southampton vs Everton
16:39
Southampton make one other change as they give the impression of being to anybody who could make a distinction. Their captain, Stephens, is taken off, and Sugawara replaces him for the ultimate 10 minutes or so.
Southampton vs Everton
16:38
The on-field choice of a yellow card is confirmed, and Everton have a free-kick.
Southampton vs Everton
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Yellow Card Jan Kacper Bednarek
Southampton vs Everton
16:35
Fernandes clips a floating ball into the hazard space, and the Everton defence does nicely but once more to clear the ball earlier than something extra can come from it.
Southampton vs Everton
16:34
Mangala commits a foolish foul on Walker-Peters, and he’s fortunate to flee a reserving from Andy Madley. It’s a kind of that you simply’ve seen given.
Southampton vs Everton
16:33
Southampton are actually camped contained in the Everton half, persistently going ahead. When they’re pushed again, they regain possession nicely and go once more. There could possibly be late drama right here.
Southampton vs Everton
16:29
Archer is named offside once more after Dibling discovered him with a pleasant by ball. The Southampton striker must settle down together with his runs as a result of he’s stepping into good positions, however there’s at all times a query of offside.
Southampton vs Everton
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WHAT A SAVE! Ramsdale saves from Keane brilliantly after the defender met a cross on the again publish. He obtained down beautifully to cease the header going into the underside proper nook.
Southampton vs Everton
16:26
Everton earn their fifth nook of the sport, which is cleared so far as Gueye. He tries a side-footed shot from exterior the field, however it’s blocked.
Southampton vs Everton
16:25
Southampton are nonetheless taking part in a possession recreation, however the important thing distinction is they’re taking part in a lot additional up the pitch now. They really look harmful at instances, however the rating stays 0-0.
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Substitution Dominic Nathaniel Calvert-Lewin Norberto Bercique Gomes Betuncal
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Aribo sends a wayward shot a great distance over the bar; after the possibility to strike fell to him exterior the field. That was a poor try.
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Substitution Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye Jack David Harrison
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Manning makes means after a stable efficiency over 60 minutes. Dibling comes on to supply the house crew some creativity in assault. He was unfortunate to overlook out on beginning this recreation.
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The noise ranges contained in the stadium are rising now as each groups begin to put collectively higher assaults. Everton are the newest crew to get a nook following a Lindstrom cross that was cleared out.
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CHANCE! Harwood-Bellis shoots extensive! The ball fell to him following a deflection within the field, and the defender snatched on the shot from seven yards and noticed it blocked and behind for a nook.
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Yellow Card Michael Vincent Keane
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Armstrong breaks down the precise once more and picks out a pleasant reverse cross to the sting of the field. Fernandes took far too lengthy to take a shot, after which Manning tripped over the ball as he collected it from his teammate.
Southampton vs Everton
16:13
Younger produces some nice defending to close down a possible Southampton assault on the left. He’s nonetheless placing in nice performances week after week, on the age of 39. Good.
Southampton vs Everton
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Mangala strikes a side-footed shot from exterior the field at Ramsdale. The goalkeeper seemed to be diving the alternative strategy to the shot to start with, so it ended up being a good save to maintain the sport degree.
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There’s a calm hush that has descended over St. Mary’s after solely 5 minutes of the second half. You get the sensation that each units of followers simply need to see some attacking probabilities for his or her groups.
Southampton vs Everton
16:08
Southampton have began the higher of the 2 groups, however like the primary half, they’ve struggled within the closing third and are but to create something clear-cut to date.
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KICK-OFF! Southampton get the second half going, and we’re below means once more.
Southampton vs Everton
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Substitution Adam David Lallana Joseph Oluwaseyi Temitope Ayodele-Aribo
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Seeking to the second half, Russell Martin will need the identical vitality ranges from his facet. They’ve managed to create the perfect of the few alternatives on this recreation, and now they should put one in all them away, a minimum of. They don’t look troubled in defence, however as we all know, Everton can rating from all types of conditions, and typically out of nothing. For Everton, Sean Dyche will need them to proceed urgent the Southampton backline, as there’s at all times potential for a chance following a mistake. He’ll know that his facet are able to nicking the win, however they might want to create higher alternatives within the second half.
Southampton vs Everton
15:54
It’s half-time at St. Mary’s, and regardless of over 45 minutes of soccer being performed, neither crew seems to be like they’ve gotten going but. The sport started within the style that you will have anticipated from this match, however sadly for the followers within the stadium, it has additionally continued in that means. Each side have been tentative when going ahead and have didn’t create an actual huge probability. There have been glimpses of alternative from Southampton’s technique to play out from the again, however Everton didn’t capitalise on the one probability they obtained from Downes’ mistake. Southampton had a few half-chances, however Archer couldn’t put his shot the precise facet of the publish, and Pickford managed to maintain out a harmful cross from Armstrong. It’s 0-0 at half-time, and the Opta reside win likelihood suggests a 29.9 per cent probability of a Southampton win, a 38.2 per cent probability of a draw, and a 31.9 per cent probability of an Everton win, that means that there’s all nonetheless to play for. Southampton have managed 0.19 xG, and Everton have produced 0.24 xG.
Southampton vs Everton
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HALF-TIME: SOUTHAMPTON 0-0 EVERTON
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There will likely be three added minutes!
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CLOSE! Armstrong whips a low cross alongside the face of the aim, and Pickford manages to get a hand on it to direct it away. Two Southampton our bodies had been ready for a tap-in!
Southampton vs Everton
15:45
We’re nearing the half-time break right here, and apart from Archer’s probability within the final couple of minutes, there hasn’t been something to shout about for both of the groups.
Southampton vs Everton
15:43
CLOSE! Archer drags his shot extensive of the left publish! Downes poked a cross by to Archer, who managed to evade Younger earlier than getting shot away. The trouble was highly effective and low, however it bent left previous the upright.
Southampton vs Everton
15:41
McNeil tried to get a cross by to Calvert-Lewin, however they weren’t on the identical wavelength, and the Everton striker ran in fully the wrong way to his teammate. One thing isn’t clicking for each of those groups in the mean time.
Southampton vs Everton
15:39
Everton earn a nook following a fast break with Mangala. He fed the ball extensive to Mykolenko, who tried a low cross, solely to see it get blocked and go behind. The ensuing nook ends in nothing but once more.
Southampton vs Everton
15:37
There was a quick pause to the motion as Younger wiped his mouth and had a drink. He had minimize his lip after a coming collectively, however he’s again on the pitch now.
Southampton vs Everton
15:35
Calvert-Lewin breaks into the Southampton field on the left facet, however his cross solely meets the toes of Stephens, who clears and not using a problem. There’s a frequent theme between these two sides of getting no assist accessible for his or her strikers.
Southampton vs Everton
15:33
Everton defend a Southampton nook with out fear, and the sport continues in midfield, the place possession is turned over a number of instances. Neither crew can seemingly discover any attacking inspiration.
Southampton vs Everton
15:31
St. Mary’s is oddly quiet, apart from a couple of bursts of noise right here and there. Southampton followers don’t have loads to shout or sing about in the mean time, so a aim might actually carry the ambiance.
Southampton vs Everton
15:29
Calvert-Lewin stretches for a free ball towards Bednarek, who goes down inside his personal half. The referee offers nothing, and Bednarek returns to his toes.
Southampton vs Everton
15:27
Gueye breaks down the left, following a quick Everton break, however as soon as once more there isn’t a one else to assist him. He’s compelled inside, the place he tries a cross inwards, however he offers the ball away below stress.
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Yellow Card James Alan Tarkowski
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Ndiaye tries a left-footed shot from exterior the field, following a nook. He struck the ball slightly hurriedly and despatched the hassle excessive and extensive of the aim.
Southampton vs Everton
15:23
Forty-five per cent of the play has been within the center third of the pitch, highlighting how a lot each side are struggling to maneuver the ball ahead.
Southampton vs Everton
15:20
Southampton launched Archer up the sector, however he regarded up and had no assist! In the long run, it didn’t matter as he was offside, but when the house crew need to rating targets, they should assist one another in assault.
Southampton vs Everton
15:18
Ndiaye tries to sneak a reverse ball by the Southampton defence, however they stand sturdy. Over the previous couple of minutes, this recreation has begun swinging from finish to finish, however nonetheless, there have been no actual probabilities.
Southampton vs Everton
15:16
Southampton have had 77 p.c of possession within the final 10 minutes, indicating once more how Russell Martin has set them as much as play. It comes with loads of heart-in-mouth moments, and to date they haven’t used that possession to create something.
Southampton vs Everton
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Lindstrom delivers a pleasant ball throughout the face of the aim, on the lookout for Ndiaye on the again publish. Sadly for them, Ndiaye was near the cross, however not shut sufficient, and it rolled out for a throw.
Southampton vs Everton
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CHANCE! Downes will get the ball caught below his foot on the sting of his field after taking part in out from the again, and McNeil jumps on the chance to steal possession. He passes to Calvert-Lewin, who’s unable to get a shot away in the course of the Southampton field. That might’ve simply been 1-0.
Southampton vs Everton
15:11
There was 10 minutes of play to date, and it has gone precisely as anticipated. Neither crew has taken a danger in assault but, and each groups are pleased to have the ball at their toes with comparatively low hazard.
Southampton vs Everton
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After a small break in play as a consequence of an damage, Pickford will get the sport again below means with an extended punt up the pitch. Stephens rises to nod it down and begins the patterns of play in defence that Southampton have typically been criticised for this season.
Southampton vs Everton
15:07
Walker-Peters tries sliding a ball by to Armstrong, who’s at all times a prepared runner. Mykolenko does brilliantly to stay a leg out and cease the potential hazard. Good defending early on from Everton.
Southampton vs Everton
15:05
Lindstrom strikes the set-piece previous the wall, however straight at Ramsdale, who collects with ease. Ramsdale distributes the ball, giving Southampton an opportunity to interrupt, however nothing comes of the chance.
Southampton vs Everton
15:03
Ndiaye goes down a couple of yards exterior of the Southampton field, giving Everton an early probability on aim from the free-kick.
Southampton vs Everton
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KICK-OFF! Everton get the ball rolling, and the sport is below means.
Southampton vs Everton
14:58
The groups are out on the pitch and prepared for kick-off right here in Southampton!
Southampton vs Everton
14:53
Russell Martin makes one change to the facet that misplaced to Manchester Metropolis, and that change sees Tyler Dibling drop to the bench, with Adam Armstrong changing him. Cameron Archer holds his spot up entrance, leaving Southampton with loads of attacking adjustments if wanted. Jack Stephens captains the facet. For Everton, Sean Dyche has made two adjustments after the Fulham recreation, with Lindstrom and Mangala set to begin. Which means Abdoulaye Doucoure and Jack Harrison miss out, with solely the latter making the bench. Beto stays on the bench after his late equaliser, with Calvert-Lewin remaining up prime. Ashley Younger begins and has three assists in his final 5 Premier League appearances. He’s one in all solely three gamers to help as many as three targets after turning 39, together with Teddy Sheringham and Ryan Giggs. James Tarkowski captains the away crew.
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EVERTON SUBS: Joao Virginia, Asmir Begovic, Nathan Patterson, Seamus Coleman, Jarrad Branthwaite, Jake O’Brien, Harrison Armstrong, Jack Harrison, Beto.
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EVERTON (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford; Ashley Younger, Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, Vitalii Mykolenko; Idrissa Gueye, Orel Mangala; Iliman Ndiaye, Dwight McNeil, Jesper Lindstrom; Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
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SOUTHAMPTON SUBS: Alex McCarthy, James Bree, Yukinari Sugawara, Lesley Ugochukwu, Joe Aribo, Samuel Amo-Ameyaw, Tyler Dibling, Ben Brereton Diaz, Paul Onuachu.
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SOUTHAMPTON (5-3-2): Aaron Ramsdale; Jack Stephens, Jan Bednarek, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Ryan Manning, Kyle Walker-Peters; Mateus Fernandes, Flynn Downes, Adam Lallana; Cameron Archer, Adam Armstrong.
Southampton vs Everton
14:38
Sean Dyche may have blended feelings with the best way that his facet has begun their home season. Everton sit sixteenth within the Premier League however have proven good high quality at instances the place it has mattered. They just lately scored within the 94th minute to rescue some extent towards Fulham and have additionally overwhelmed fellow strugglers Ipswich and Crystal Palace to maintain them afloat on the backside of the desk. Everton will view this as a winnable recreation and an opportunity so as to add to their respectable factors tally, however additionally they should be cautious of turning into too complacent towards a hungry Southampton facet.
Southampton vs Everton
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Russell Martin’s crew has began the Premier League marketing campaign in a poor method; he will likely be so disillusioned with the truth that his facet stays one of many three winless golf equipment to date. They’ve solely picked up one level from a potential 27 and sit all-time low of the league. They’re solely a few good outcomes away from climbing out of the underside three, however to be on this place so early on within the season will likely be a fear for gamers and followers alike. Southampton will see this recreation as a chance to get their first win of the season, however they will even be cautious of how resilient a Sean Dyche facet could be.
Southampton vs Everton
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The final time that these sides confronted one another within the Premier League, Southampton took all three factors in a 2-1 away win in 2023. Since then, they’ve been relegated and promoted in back-to-back seasons and discover themselves within the prime flight as soon as once more. The newest assembly between these two was within the EFL Cup, again in September. It was a decent encounter, with Southampton sneaking by on penalties to maneuver into the following spherical. Each groups are at the moment battling on the backside of the Premier League desk, so we are able to anticipate a equally cagey fixture at present.
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