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Nlundulu has Premier League ambitions as he eyes Saints affect

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St Mirren striker Dan Nlundulu is hoping to make use of his time in Paisley to launch himself again into the English Premier League.

The 26-year-old, who joined Stephen Robinson’s aspect from Bolton on deadline day, made 13 appearances off the bench for Southampton throughout their 2021-22 season within the high flight.

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Nlundulu was given his first St Mirren begin of their 1-0 defeat in opposition to Aberdeen final weekend and could possibly be in line for an additional in Saturday’s sport at Dundee United with Mikael Mandron and Jonah Ayunga each battling accidents.

“The gaffer’s requirements are actually excessive,” he mentioned.

“The best way he coaches me personally I discover it actually helpful so I am feeling actually optimistic about this season and what I can do and what he can carry out of me.

“It is an excellent league with some massive groups in it so it is a good alternative for me to get my identify again on the market, rating some objectives and see what occurs.

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“My time at Southampton is a very long time in the past nevertheless it was an awesome expertise. I owe them every part for who I’m in the present day often because I used to be there for 13 years. It is the perfect time of my life.

“At some point I might like to return to that degree, so it begins right here. If I hold the requirements up, take heed to the supervisor, the knowledge that I am given, and hopefully by way of my potential I’m going again to that type of degree.”

Assistant supervisor Brian Kerr backed Nlundulu to step up if Ayunga and Mandron don’t make the Tannadice conflict.

“Each are contact and go,” Kerr mentioned. “Dan needs to be taking part in and if he is given the duty, he’ll must step up and be counted.

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“Dan’s simply getting as much as a stage with health and we all know he is a wee bit behind with a scarcity of video games. The extra video games Dan performs, the extra all people will see what he actually has to supply.

“We all know we have got a extremely glorious participant there who beforehand has been signed for some huge cash, who has been at Bolton and a high league down south and a high aspect.

“So we all know we have got a participant with actual property. We simply wish to get the perfect out of him and being on the pitch over the subsequent few weeks I am positive we’ll get the perfect out of Dan.”

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Serie A

Sinners & Saints: Roma 0, Torino 1

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It can take just a few weeks (or possibly months) earlier than we are able to decide whether or not yesterday’s loss in opposition to Torino was “a kind of matches,” a worrying portend of future issues, or only a signal that Roma hasn’t totally absorbed Gian Piero Gasperini’s ways. However one factor is definite: For the primary time in his quick time at Roma, Gasperini’s group is going through adversity.

After a 90-minute slog in opposition to Torino, the place Gasperini’s assault basically butted their heads in opposition to the wall for the primary hour, Roma’s good begin to the 2025-2026 season is now not intact. As an alternative of becoming a member of Napoli and Juventus as the one unbeaten groups within the league, Roma’s six factors from three matches now put them on stage pegging with Cremonese, for crying out loud.

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Now, there are nonetheless 35 matches remaining, so let’s not throw out the infant with the bathwater. Nonetheless, as lots of you astutely identified after Roma’s afternoon encounter with Torino, not solely was this “a kind of matches” that Roma failed to point out up for, but it surely would possibly grow to be “a kind of matches” that in the end prices them a spot within the Champions League subsequent season.

However for now, let’s attempt to put a optimistic spin on yesterday’s loss. In any case, it took an especially well-struck ball from Giovanni Simeone to win this sport, so there are just a few silver linings from Sunday’s stinker on the Stadio Olimpico—emphasis on just a few.

The SaintsMatías Soulé

He virtually levelled the match just a few occasions within the second half however was far and away Roma’s greatest outfield participant in opposition to Torino. Taking part in the complete match, Soulé was typically the staff’s solely attacking spark, finishing 90% of his passes, together with 4 key passes, whereas successful all his duels and drawing three fouls.

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Mile Svilar

Sure, I do know Roma misplaced 1-0, so it might sound unusual to see the goalkeeper on the listing of saints, however there wasn’t a lot Svilar might do to cease Simeone’s roller towards the far publish. Additionally, watch the replay and see what number of occasions Roma missed the possibility to finish the counterattack, both taking a foul angle towards the ball or lacking the sort out altogether.

Apart from that, Svilar was as spectacular as ever, making two saves within the field, together with an unimaginable one-handed reflex cease to maintain the match at 1-0. General, Svilar prevented 1.14 targets and accomplished 23 of 25 passes, together with six of eight lengthy passes.

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The Sinners

Regardless of the decrepit efficiency within the attacking finish, there weren’t many obtrusive errors from Gasperini’s group yesterday, however they’re not rising utterly unscathed.

Gianluca Mancini

Nobody has ever accused Mancini of being the smoothest defender within the league, however Roma’s wildman-turned-wily veteran was off his sport in opposition to Torino. Though the season continues to be younger, Mancini delivered his worst efficiency beneath Gasperini, falling effectively under his season averages in a number of classes, together with successful solely 33% of his duels in comparison with his season mark of 59%.

Once more, Mancini didn’t do something notably atrocious, however when your assault is struggling, your protection needs to be laser-focused.

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Bryan Cristante

We’ll skip the statistical evaluation for this one. In his first begin as Roma’s captain, Cristante was, effectively, he was Bryan Cristante: a step too gradual in midfield, ineffective in opposition to the counterattack, and hardly inspiring. And this time, his saving grace—his exact deep passing—was additionally lacking from the equation. If you’d like an encapsulation of Cristante’s faults yesterday, look no additional than his feeble try to cease Simeone’s match-winner.

Roma can’t afford many liabilities in assault, so he should be higher than this—he’ll by no means be as dynamic as Radja Nainggolan or as sturdy on the ball as Kevin Strootman. Nonetheless, Roma can scrape out factors with the Cristante we noticed within the season’s first two matches—however the lead-footed man we noticed yesterday? That’s the stuff of nightmares.

Caught In BetweenPaulo Dybala

Whereas he’s unquestionably Roma’s most gifted participant, transitioning to life as a part-time participant was certain to result in some uneven performances early within the season. Beginning in opposition to Torino yesterday, Dybala didn’t actually threaten the objective, however he was among the many membership’s few sources of creativity, offering two key passes and finishing two of 4 crosses—although he didn’t have the identical tempo-shifting, vibe-altering affect as he did in opposition to Pisa.

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I think Dybala will probably be greatest used as a second-half savior, just like Francesco Totti through the later days of his profession, when he was nonetheless one of the vital efficient forwards within the league on a per-90-minute foundation, regardless of taking part in a component time function.

Roma is all the time higher off with Dybala on the pitch, however yesterday, he simply couldn’t transfer the needle sufficient to vary the result.

Evan Ferguson

Approaching to begin the second half, Ferguson threw himself into the combination, contributing one key move, successful 4 of eight duels, and taking two photographs—each astray, and therein lies the difficulty. As a lot as we’ve praised his positioning and motion, the child has to seek out the again of the online ultimately. With 0.23 xG targets from simply two makes an attempt, statistically talking, no different Roma participant had a greater likelihood to attain in opposition to Torino.

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We’ve definitely seen strikers battle of their first season in Rome, so let’s hope Ferguson finds his groove quickly.

Mario Hermoso

The previous Atletico man put in a crisp 79-minute efficiency, main all Roma gamers with seven defensive actions, together with six clearances, whereas finishing 90% of his passes, together with three correct lengthy balls. Hermoso stunned most Serie A analysts when he secured the beginning spot alongside Mancini and Evan Ndicka, and thru the primary three rounds, it looks like Gasperini made the proper resolution.

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Champions League

‘We do not concern anyone’ – can Saints stun Rangers once more?

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Stephen Robinson insists St Mirren are “large underdogs” in Sunday’s go to of Rangers regardless of beating the Ibrox membership twice final time period.

Russell Martin has endured a stuttering begin to his Rangers tenure with Premiership attracts in opposition to Motherwell and Dundee, plus a 3-1 first-leg defeat at residence to Membership Brugge within the Champions League play-off.

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However Saints supervisor Robinson is braced for a formidable check.

“A really powerful recreation, Rangers have nonetheless obtained some very, superb gamers,” he mentioned.

“Russell’s solely into the job of constructing a model new group. They’ve proven that they’ll harm individuals. They’ve proven they have some actually proficient gamers.

“Make no mistake, we’re definitely the underdogs and we’ve to provide our greatest efficiency to get a outcome.

“Rangers are an enormous soccer membership which have spent some huge cash on constructing their squad. On paper, we should not get something out of the sport, however soccer’s not performed on paper as I’ve alluded to many, many instances.

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“We’re very, very respectful of the group that we face. They seem to be a sturdy facet with gamers with particular person brilliance that may harm you. Rangers ought to beat us most instances that we play. There’ll clearly be shocks. We’ve to be at our very, best possible to get something out of any recreation in opposition to Rangers or Celtic.

“I do not suppose the expectation has modified by way of what ought to occur, however we’ve defied the percentages, and we’ll should play to that very same customary once more to try this in opposition to a group that is evolving, a group that Russell’s put collectively.

“Actually, we have got the idea in opposition to each facet. We do not concern anyone. We are going to go and we’ll play how we play. It is all the time about mentality. You must have a perception.

“We have got the flexibility to try this and we’ll be approaching the sport with an actual positivity. I understand how good a facet we’re. I do know what we’ve on this constructing and we’ll proceed to go quietly about our enterprise.

“It could nonetheless be an enormous outcome to get any outcome over Rangers, we’re massively underdogs. We’ve to show up and be on the very prime of our recreation.”

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Champions League

New Saints exit Champions League after late further time purpose

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The New Saints suffered heartbreak within the Champions League first qualifying spherical, exiting the competitors after conceding a late purpose in further time towards Shkendija.

Fabrice Tamba struck to present the North Macedonian aspect the lead however Jordan Williams levelled towards the run of play.

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Saints have been relieved when a penalty resolution was overturned by VAR throughout late in regular time.

However Shkendija lastly settled a good second leg with Aleksandër Trumçi scoring with 4 minutes of additional time remaining to safe a 2-1 win.

An evenly contested first leg at Park Corridor every week earlier had ended goalless with striker Ben Wilson lacking Saints’ finest likelihood.

Craig Harrison made one change from the one which began the primary leg with Kade Craig changing Leo Smith, dominated out for 10 months with a ruptured cruciate ligament.

Shkendija’s aspect included 38-year-old Besart Ibraimi who on the similar venue in the identical competitors in 2018.

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Saints had an early let off when Liridon Latifi hit the woodwork contained in the opening three minutes on the Todor Proeski Nationwide Area in Skopje.

Nathan Shepperd made two wonderful saves, the second to disclaim the influential Ibraimi because the hosts dominated.

Saints thought they’d taken the lead however Wilson’s effort was dominated offside and it was the who went forward 5 minutes later.

Ibraimi’s low effort throughout the face of purpose was palmed away by Shepperd however solely so far as Tamba on the far submit, who fired house,

Captain Ibrahmi chipped an effort that flew previous the submit however Saints settled and towards the run of play they levelled eight minutes earlier than the break.

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Dan Williams’ lengthy vary shot was deflected by Imran Fetai into the trail of Jordan Williams, who scored.

Danny Redmond flashed an extended vary effort extensive of the submit after selecting up Ryan Brobbel’s quick nook on the hour mark

The second half was a tighter affair however a nicely labored Saints transfer launched substitute Ben Clark, who couldn’t get the ball underneath management and hit it over the bar.

Ibrahimi glanced a header extensive of the submit from a harmful in-swinging nook as each groups seemed to settle the tie with out the necessity for further time.

With eight minutes remaining the hosts have been awarded a penalty when Imran Fetai fell within the field.

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However VAR dominated that Fetai had been in offside place and the penalty resolution was overturned to the reduction of the Welsh aspect.

The sport went into further time however not earlier than goalscorer Tamba had a speculative effort in stoppage time.

Saints defender Harrison McGahey made a vital contact to divert a harmful cross from Ronaldo Webster throughout the first interval of additional time.

Shkendija wasted a wonderful alternative within the second interval when Vane Krstevski missed the goal from shut vary after a harmful Fiton Ademi cross.

However the hosts made the breakthrough with penalties looming with a Trumçi scoring with a faucet in after Saints did not clear.

Shekendija will now face FCSB of Romania – European Cup winners in 1986 – within the second qualifying spherical.

Saints drop into the Convention League and can face Differdange of Luxembourg.

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Champions League

New Saints exit Champions League after late further time objective

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The New Saints suffered heartbreak within the Champions League first qualifying spherical, exiting the competitors after conceding a late objective in further time towards Shkendija.

Fabrice Tamba struck to offer the North Macedonian facet the lead however Jordan Williams levelled towards the run of play.

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Saints had been relieved when a penalty resolution was overturned by VAR throughout late in regular time.

However Shkendija lastly settled a decent second leg with Aleksandër Trumçi scoring with 4 minutes of additional time remaining to safe a 2-1 win.

An evenly contested first leg at Park Corridor every week earlier had ended goalless with striker Ben Wilson lacking Saints’ greatest probability.

Craig Harrison made one change from the one which began the primary leg with Kade Craig changing Leo Smith, dominated out for 10 months with a ruptured cruciate ligament.

Shkendija’s facet included 38-year-old Besart Ibraimi who on the identical venue in the identical competitors in 2018.

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Saints had an early let off when Liridon Latifi hit the woodwork contained in the opening three minutes on the Todor Proeski Nationwide Area in Skopje.

Nathan Shepperd made two glorious saves, the second to disclaim the influential Ibraimi because the hosts dominated.

Saints thought they’d taken the lead however Wilson’s effort was dominated offside and it was the who went forward 5 minutes later.

Ibraimi’s low effort throughout the face of objective was palmed away by Shepperd however solely so far as Tamba on the far submit, who fired dwelling,

Captain Ibrahmi chipped an effort that flew previous the submit however Saints settled and towards the run of play they levelled eight minutes earlier than the break.

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Dan Williams’ lengthy vary shot was deflected by Imran Fetai into the trail of Jordan Williams, who scored.

Danny Redmond flashed an extended vary effort vast of the submit after selecting up Ryan Brobbel’s brief nook on the hour mark

The second half was a tighter affair however a nicely labored Saints transfer launched substitute Ben Clark, who couldn’t get the ball below management and hit it over the bar.

Ibrahimi glanced a header vast of the submit from a harmful in-swinging nook as each groups seemed to settle the tie with out the necessity for further time.

With eight minutes remaining the hosts had been awarded a penalty when Imran Fetai fell within the field.

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However VAR dominated that Fetai had been in offside place and the penalty resolution was overturned to the aid of the Welsh facet.

The sport went into further time however not earlier than goalscorer Tamba had a speculative effort in stoppage time.

Saints defender Harrison McGahey made an important contact to divert a harmful cross from Ronaldo Webster in the course of the first interval of additional time.

Shkendija wasted an excellent alternative within the second interval when Vane Krstevski missed the goal from shut vary after a harmful Fiton Ademi cross.

However the hosts made the breakthrough with penalties looming with a Trumçi scoring with a faucet in after Saints didn’t clear.

Shekendija will now face FCSB of Romania – European Cup winners in 1986 – within the second qualifying spherical.

Saints drop into the Convention League and can face Differdange of Luxembourg.

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Champions League

Saints will play to the situations – Harrison

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Champions League First Qualifying Spherical Second Leg: KF Shkendija v The New Saints

Venue: Nationwide Area Todor Proeski, Skopje Date: Tuesday, 15 July Kick-off: 18:00 BST

Protection: Pay attention stay on BBC Radio Shropshire and on BBC Sport web site and app.

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The New Saints supervisor Craig Harrison says the warmth will probably be an enormous issue once they play in North Macedonia in opposition to Shkendija within the Champions League qualifiers.

Saints couldn’t discover a breakthrough in a decent first leg of the primary qualifying spherical tie at Park Corridor, which ended goalless.

However Harrison is assured his facet will create possibilities in Skopje and can draw on the expertise of final season’s draw away to Decic in Montenegro.

“The warmth will play an enormous issue so we will not go working round like madmen closing down and losing power,” Harrison advised BBC Radio Shropshire.

“We all know what it is like in Montenegro, which is in the identical area of the world, so will probably be comparable situations, actually heat.

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“So we’ll need to handle the sport accordingly and we’ll need to be somewhat bit higher in possession of the ball.”

Harrison stated his facet did in what was an evenly-matched first leg.

The Saints boss, in his second spell answerable for the 17-times Welsh champions, feels his facet are able to securing a win and progressing within the competitors.

“I do assume that if we will preserve a clear sheet on the market, I believe we’ll undergo,” Harrison added.

“We went out to Decic and have been up in opposition to it there and we drew 1-1 in very, very comparable environment.

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“We’ll have a recreation plan, we’ll be well-organised and well-drilled out of possession.

“However I do assume we’re very harmful on the counter-attack and can create possibilities.”

The winners will face FCSB of Romania or Andorra’s Inter Membership d’Escaldes within the second qualifying spherical whereas the shedding workforce drop into the Convention League.

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Champions League

New Saints held by Shkendija in Champions League

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Cymru Premier champions The New Saints couldn’t discover a breakthrough as a decent Champions League first qualifying first leg towards Shkendija of North Macedonia ended goalless.

There was little or no to decide on between the perimeters, who each had possibilities to interrupt the impasse at Park Corridor.

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TNS document signing Ben Wilson was denied a debut aim whereas Shkendija’s Vane Krstevski noticed an effort hooked off the road by Danny Redmond.

The return leg takes place in Skopje in per week’s time with a second qualifying spherical tie towards FCSB of Romania or Andorra’s Inter Membership d’Escaldes awaiting the winners.

Saints final season grew to become the primary membership from Wales’ home league to achieve the Europa Convention League group phases.

This was not the primary time these golf equipment had met, having confronted one another on the identical stage of the competitors in 2018.

On that event, after shedding the primary leg 5-0, Saints secured a 4-0 win within the house second leg however finally fell brief as they have been overwhelmed on mixture.

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Saints boss Craig Harrison acknowledged this was a chance for some revenge over the North Macedonian champions.

Harrison’s beginning workforce included three new faces – goalkeeper Nathan Shepperd, defender Dominic Corness and striker Wilson.

Wilson had the sport’s first likelihood, heading over from a cross by Rory Holden, who noticed a shot deflect extensive of the submit in what was a constructive begin by the hosts.

The edges have been evenly matched, with Fabrice Tamba’s shot from the sting of the field gathered by Shepperd earlier than Liridon Latifi blasted over the bar.

A robust run from Corness opened up the Shkendija defence earlier than the previous Liverpool participant discovered the advancing Jordan Williams within the space, however he fired over.

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Saints had a let-off when Latifi failed to attach with a harmful cross whereas Redmond made an important deal with to disclaim Fiton Ademi.

Saints misplaced key midfielder Leo Smith via harm and Ryan Brobbel had a shot saved by Baboucarr Gaye earlier than the break.

Shkendija gave Saints two early scares within the second interval, as Endrit Krasniqi’s curling effort was turned previous the submit by Sheppard earlier than Latifi flashed a header extensive from the ensuing nook.

It was an end-to-end opening to the half as Williams and Brobbel fired over, then Wilson discovered himself via on aim however his shot was smothered by Gaye, who additionally saved Corness’ long-range effort.

Substitute Vane Krstevski then chipped over Shepperd however as soon as once more Saints captain Redmond got here to his aspect’s rescue as he cleared off the road.

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Champions League

Saints have likelihood ‘to get personal again’ over Shkendija

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Champions League First Qualifying Spherical First Leg: The New Saints v KF Shkendija

Venue: Park Corridor, Oswestry Date: Tuesday, 8 July Kick-off: 19:00 BST

Protection: Hear dwell on BBC Radio Shropshore and on BBC Sport web site and app.

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Boss Craig Harrison believes The New Saints have unfinished enterprise after being drawn in opposition to KF Shkendija of North Macedonia within the Champions League qualifiers.

Saints met Shkendija within the competitors’s first qualifying spherical in 2018.

After , the Cymru Premier champions secured a at Park Corridor however finally fell quick, shedding 5-4 on mixture.

Harrison had left his first spell as Saints supervisor the earlier 12 months however says a few of his workers and present gamers who performed within the sport bear in mind the sport nicely.

“The way in which it occurred, to get nicely crushed closely on the market and to win closely at house and never scrape by by one purpose, then I think about it was a tricky night time to face,” Harrison informed BBC Sport Wales.

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“It is a chance to get our personal again for those who like.

“Clearly I wasn’t on the membership on the time however the membership itself will wish to attempt to go one step additional and attempt to get by that first spherical in opposition to Shkendija.

“It will a extremely powerful sport and a tricky sport on the market – it’ll be actually sizzling and humid and will probably be prefer it was in Montenegro in opposition to Decic.”

in final season’s first qualifying spherical and though the Welsh champions exited the competitors within the following spherical they dropped into the Europa Convention League and created historical past.

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Saints turned the primary Welsh home aspect to achieve the group levels of a European competitors and

Harrison’s aspect can be at house within the first leg on Tuesday, 8 July with the second leg in North Macedonia every week later.

Shkendija had been champions of North Macedonia for a fifth time final season and in 2023 had been knocked out of the Europa Convention League by Haverfordwest County.

Ought to Saints progress, they’ll face both FCSB of Romania or Andorra’s Inter Membership d’Escaldes within the second qualifying spherical.

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Groups shedding within the Champions League qualifiers will drop into the Europa Convention League.

Saints have added to their squad throughout the shut season with Ken Charles, Jacob Owen, Jack Nadin, Nathan Shepperd and Dominic Corness becoming a member of the Welsh home treble winners.

However the headline signing has been that of 23-year-old striker Ben Wilson from Scottish Championship aspect Airdrieonians for a club-record charge.

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Premier League

Premier League TOTW Gameweek 36: 4 Crystal Palace gamers be part of Saints defensive effort

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Eberechi Eze continued his sizzling streak with two targets to assist to a well-known 2-0 win over .

The England worldwide scored both aspect of half-time to make sure the Eagles can now end no decrease than twelfth, whereas completely getting ready them for his or her FA Cup ultimate conflict with .

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He’s one among a number of Palace gamers to make our Workforce of the Week on Gameweek 36, however he’s additionally joined by in-form stars from and , alongside a heroic rearguard effort towards Man Metropolis.

We’ve used our Squawka Rating to find out the 11 picks, based mostly on the statistical leaders for metrics related to their positions. And as ever, we’ve thrown an honourable point out XI for good measure.

GK: Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton)

Probably the most exceptional results of the weekend was Southampton’s 0-0 draw at dwelling to Manchester Metropolis. That time stopped the Saints equalling the worst in Premier League historical past, whereas it was their first clear sheet since December twenty second. Naturally, Metropolis nearly completely dominated and Aaron Ramsdale was compelled into 4 high-quality saves, stopping 1.32 targets.

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Honourable point out: Emiliano Martinez (83%)

RB: Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace)

Crystal Palace’s FA Cup ultimate preparations went completely as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 away from dwelling on Sunday. The Eagles scored twice in fast succession both aspect of half-time, each by Eberechi Eze. Daniel Munoz was the architect behind the primary objective, bursting past the Spurs defence earlier than organising Eze for a easy end within the penalty space. Munoz was a continuing menace all through, creating three probabilities and trying three photographs, whereas he additionally helped out defensively with two tackles, two clearances and one interception.

Honourable point out: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (72%)

CB: Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)

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Whereas Munoz induced havoc at one finish, Marc Guehi stored issues locked up for Palace on the different. The Eagles skipper gained six of his seven floor duels towards Spurs, whereas additionally profitable three tackles and making 5 clearances, three interceptions and one block. The England worldwide was as calm as ever on the ball, finishing a match-high 54 passes at a 90% success charge, whereas he even created one massive likelihood.

Honourable point out: Tyrone Mings (69%)

CB: Jan Bednarek (Southampton)

It wasn’t simply Ramsdale pulling off that defensive masterclass towards Metropolis; these in entrance of him put all the things on the road. Jan Bednarek, for instance, made a ridiculous 13 clearances, which is sort of as many passes as he accomplished all through the match (17). Moreover, he was 100% on tackles and floor duels, whereas he gained three of 4 aerial duels and made three blocks and two interceptions. Not a lot bought previous him and when it did, it didn’t get previous Ramsdale.

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Honourable point out: Sven Botman (68%)

LB: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa)

needed to work laborious for his or her 0-1 win away at and few labored more durable than Lucas Digne. The Frenchman is finest identified for his supply, and he did create one massive likelihood. Nonetheless, it was his defensive efforts that stood out, making two tackles and 4 clearances, whereas additionally profitable six of 9 mixed floor and aerial duels.

Honourable point out: Josko Gvardiol (67%)

CDM: Mateo Kovacic (Manchester Metropolis)

Mateo Kovacic will really feel sick that he didn’t find yourself on the profitable aspect at St. Mary’s, however he definitely gave his stage finest. The Croatian created two probabilities and accomplished 56 passes on the day, together with 10 into the ultimate third. He was additionally 4 for 5 on floor duels and 5 for seven on total duels, whereas stopping these uncommon Saints forays to keep up stress by making two interceptions and three recoveries.

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Honourable point out: Sandro Tonali (72%)

CM: Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace)

Jefferson Lerma was at his common, combative finest towards Spurs, making two tackles (profitable one), two clearances and one block, whereas additionally profitable 4 of his seven floor duels. Nonetheless, he was additionally ice chilly on the ball, finishing 22 of his 25 passes, creating one likelihood and taking part in 4 passes into the ultimate third, whereas additionally drawing two fouls. He was introduced off after 61 minutes as a consequence of being on a yellow card, however Lerma had already helped do the injury.

Honourable point out: James Ward-Prowse (71%)

RW: Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)

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Brentford’s European hopes stay very a lot alive after their slender 1-0 win away at Ipswich City. Kevin Schade was the match-winner on 18 minutes but it surely was Bryan Mbeumo’s excellent nook that put it on a plate for him. The spectacular Mbeumo was a menace all through, trying 4 photographs and finishing two of his three dribbles, whereas having six touches within the opposition field and trying 10 crosses. The 25-year-old pulled his shift on the different finish, too, with 4 clearances.

Honourable point out: Anthony Elanga (68%)

AM: Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)

Eze is a person in red-hot type proper now and Pep Guardiola will likely be giving him appreciable thought forward of this weekend’s FA Cup ultimate. The England star scored both aspect of half-time to provide Palace a 2-0 win over Spurs on the weekend and whereas a number of the opposite stuff he tried didn’t fairly come off, he’d already determined the sport in three supremely efficient minutes. That’s 5 targets in his final 4 video games throughout all competitions.

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Honourable point out: Morgan Gibbs-White (75%)

LW: Alex Iwobi (Fulham)

Alex Iwobi ended up on the shedding aspect on the weekend towards his former membership Everton, however he put in an immense particular person efficiency. The numbers are exceptional, with the ex-Arsenal man creating three probabilities and trying three photographs, whereas finishing a match-high three dribbles. He additionally performed 5 passes into the ultimate third and had 4 touches within the opposition field, whereas trying 4 crosses and chipping in with three tackles.

Honourable point out: Kevin Schade (67%)

CF: Beto (Everton)

Beto, however, was on the profitable aspect and it was he who determined the match within the 73rd minute, dispatching a wonderful end to beat ‘keeper Bernd Leno on the break; Beto’s seventh Premier League objective since David Moyes returned to Everton, with solely 4 gamers managing extra all through your entire division. Beto is an old school striker and solely accomplished eight of his 16 passes, however he gained a ridiculous eight of his 11 aerial duels, proving efficient at each ends of the pitch. The second coming of Duncan Ferguson?

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Premier League

Tottenham 3-1 Southampton: Saints relegation makes Premier League historical past

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not solely confirmed Southampton’s relegation to the Championship, however broke the file for the earliest relegation in Premier League historical past.

No staff had beforehand had relegation mathematically confirmed with seven or extra video games left to play.

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If the Saints aren’t cautious they may find yourself making extra undesirable historical past – they at the moment have one level lower than the 11 Derby County completed with in 2007-08, the bottom factors tally in Premier League historical past.

Although relegation is rarely straightforward to abdomen, Southampton’s destiny was identified lengthy earlier than Sunday afternoon.

Ivan Juric’s aspect truly performed with a level of freedom within the second half, and made issues fascinating when Mateus Fernandes pulled a purpose again within the ninetieth minute.

In the event that they replicate that 45 minutes in at the least one in all their remaining seven video games, they are going to at the least keep away from turning into the worst Premier League aspect in historical past.

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