Saints returned to the Championship with a victory as Che Adams earned them a late 2-1 win during Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton in the opening game of the season on Friday night.

New manager Russell Martin started with James Ward-Prowse as captain and got off to an excellent start as Adam Armstrong put them in front.

Sheffield Wednesday, under new boss Xisco Munoz after the departure of Darren Moore in the summer, hit back after the break through Lee Gregory.

Adams then came off the bench to score the winner for the Saints in the closing stages.

It was the perfect start for Southampton as they made their return to the Championship after 11 years away.

Just eight minutes in and the quality of Nathan Tella - one of the stars of Burnley's promotion campaign last season - told. He cut in from the right and saw his bending shot deflect in off the head of Armstrong.

Southampton looked dominant but they quickly learned in the second half that life at this level won't all be straightforward. On 54 minutes Wednesday levelled, as Gregory pounced quickest from a corner to prod in from close range.

But there would be a late twist at Hillsborough as Southampton found their way through on 87 minutes. As Ward-Prowse found Adams in the box, and he coolly found the net.

Saints Russell Martin after the victory during Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton:

"I'm really proud of the players. After five weeks' work, to come here, to where they were so good last season, albeit in a different division, was not an easy start for us. We've had a lot going on, a lot of noise around the place, which we can't really control, and the way the players have handled it and with what they've shown on the pitch tonight, I'm so proud.

"That was, for the first game, a big test for them. The courage they showed and the pride in what they were doing, especially towards the end of the game, the way they managed the game was incredible. I'm really grateful for that and I'm really pleased we could win for the amount of supporters we had come in tonight."

Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly set to leave Liverpool to join Real Madrid after his contract expires at the end of the season.

There have been a few massive Bosman moves over the years, and Alexander-Arnold would be the biggest ever to leave a Premier League club. Also, If he actually pens down to a move to Los Blancos, he would definitely replace an old teammate as the biggest in the Reds' Premier League record.

In this article, we explore the biggest free transfer exits for each of the 20 Premier League clubs.

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Arsenal: Aaron Ramsey

Following eight long years at the North London club, Aaron Ramsey departed Arsenal on a free transfer in July 2019 to sign for Juventus.

Ramsey's departure was disappointing but no one could question him; the wages Juventus offered him were astronomical.

Aston Villa: Thomas Hitzlsperger

Thomas Hitzlsperger, renowned as 'Der Hammer', departed Aston Villa to change sides with VfB Stuttgart in July 2005 on a free transfer.

However, he returned to England five years later, signing with West Ham United in July 2010 and spending most of 2012/13 at Everton.

Bournemouth: Jefferson Lerma

Even though Lerma's exit was hardly convenient for Bournemouth in the build-up to returning to the top flight, it was a huge loss for them.

He was a key figure in the Cherries' midfield and has proved to be an inspirational free transfer recruit for Crystal Palace in July 2023.

Brentford: Christian Eriksen

The former Tottenham Hotspur midfield maestro was forced out of Serie A following his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 and Brentford gave him a return to the Premier League, which was absolutely ideal in all respects.

Though he was desperate to retain him beyond the six-month deal he signed in January 2022, Brentford were unable to persuade Eriksen to put pen to paper, and the midfielder joined Manchester United.

Brighton: Jose Izquierdo

Jose Izquierdo departed Brighton to join Club Brugge in the Summer of 2021 on a free transfer.

The Colombian winger's stay in Belgium, however, was brief, as he retired in 2022 soon after being released by Brugge.

Chelsea: Antonio Rudiger

Thiago Silva, Andreas Christensen, Willian, Joe Cole, Michael Ballack, N'Golo Kante, Hernan Crespo, Nicolas Anelka, Andriy Shevchenko… Chelsea have a long list in this context to choose from.

Missing out on a top Antonio Rudiger would have hurt, though. The German centre-back was at Stamford Bridge for five years before he was roped in by Real Madrid in the Summer of 2022.

Crystal Palace: Wilfried Zaha

Zaha is undoubtedly Palace's all-time best player. He departed when his deal ran out in the summer of 2023, signing for Turkish giants Galatasaray in a bold switch for Champions League action.

After years of transfer rumors that had him joining Arsenal, Zaha failed to sparkle in Turkey and was sent out on loan to French club Lyon after one season. That did not quite work out either, and he is now playing for Charlotte FC in the MLS.

Everton: Wayne Rooney

Not the first time, as that was for a transfer fee, but the second time, Wayne Rooney departed Everton is likely their biggest Bosman loss of the Premier League era.

Rooney netted a staggering ten goals in 30 league games in 2017/18. His departure from Goodison Park was not only felt, but his arrival in America to play for D.C. United was shocking as well.

Fulham: Tosin Adarabioyo

Fulham messed up by allowing Moussa Dembele to move to Celtic, but that is a regret rather than a huge transfer. Tosin Adarabioyo departed the Cottagers for London rivals Chelsea in the summer of last year, during his peak years.

Ipswich: Sylvain Legwinski

Sylvain Legwinski, a former French midfielder, left Ipswich Town following the 2007/08 season and did not join a club until April of the following year before having a couple of months at St. Neots Town. 

Leicester City: Youri Tielemans

Caglar Soyuncu was a tragic loss, but nothing is close to Tielemans' departure at the end of the 2022/23 season.

The Belgian departed a club legend, having left with his FA Cup final goal in 2021. He was reportedly linked to Arsenal for ages before ending up with Aston Villa. Having had a struggling first year with Unai Emery, Tielemans is once again one of the top midfielders in the Premier League.

Liverpool: Georginio Wijnaldum

Liverpool lost Wijnaldum to Paris Saint-Germain in a 2021 summer transfer window that also saw the signings of Lionel Messi, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Sergio Ramos. It is little wonder that Wijnaldum's signing was overshadowed.

Manchester City: Ilkay Gundogan

Alongside Erling Haaland and KDB, Gundogan was likely City's most crucial player in their Treble-winning 2022/23 season, with his final task as City captain being to hold aloft the Champions League trophy.

But after a year at his dream destination, Barcelona, the German midfielder renewed his connection to City, signing for the club in 2024.

Manchester United: Paul Pogba

Pogba's experience at Manchester United was marred by debate. On His Day, he was a world beater. For the Red Devils' misfortune, he was quite literally only ever On His Day for France.

The best part of it all is that Man United let Pogba join Juventus for nothing in 2012, re-signed him for a world-record £89 million four years later, and then let him join Juventus for another free transfer in 2022.

Newcastle United: Jonas Gutierrez

Gutierrez's departure in 2015 was typical of what Newcastle were like under Mike Ashley's ownership.

The Argentine preserved the Magpies in the Premier League after returning to the squad after suffering from cancer and wound up being let go over the telephone by John Carver.

Nottingham Forest: Stuart Pearce

Following being at the club for 12 years, Pearce left on a Bosman move in 1997.

It was a miserable last season for Pearce, who took caretaker player-manager duties after Frank Clark's resignation. The job eventually shared with Dave Bassett, Forest slipped and a 35-year-old Pearce desired to be released, whereupon he became Newcastle United. 

Southampton: Stuart Armstrong

Stuart Armstrong departed from Southampton on a free transfer in September 2024 and signed for the Vancouver Whitecaps.

His contract at Southampton had run out at an earlier stage that summer. He was then signed as a Designated Player by the Whitecaps.

Tottenham Hotspur: Sol Campbell

The greatest free transfer in Premier League history. The 'Big Sol' called an unexpected press conference, revealing his incredible transfer from Spurs to Arsenal in 2001, leaving everyone in sheer shock.

Campbell had already informed fans that he was remaining but rejected the opportunity to become the Spurs' best-paid player to achieve his ambition of playing in the Champions League. There was nothing to suggest Arsenal were even in the running for his signature, but stunned reporters watched the sensational and iconic unveiling.

Campbell went on to become an Arsenal legend and an integral part of the Arsenal Invicibles.

West Ham: Ben Johnson

West Ham lost their academy gem, defender Ben Johnson, to Ipswich Town on a free transfer in July 2024.

Wolves: Adama Traore

The Adama's future was the subject for ages' worth of talk. Spurs were in the running for a while, and most expected a switch to a big club when his Wolves deal ran out in 2023. Unfortunately, he signed for Fulham.

Wolves might have received a reasonable price for the Spanish midfielder but were unfortunate to lose him on a free transfer.

Since the Premier League era kicked off in August 1992, football fans have been awarded many exciting and iconic matches that took place across the English football arenas.

Over the years, there have been several end-to-end contests in the competition, but many high-scoring matches went in favour of a single team, handing them victories by huge margins. 

Sportz Point explores the 20 Biggest Premier League Wins in History since the start of the Premier League era in 1992.

20 Biggest Premier League Wins in History

1. Liverpool 9-0 Bournemouth – 27 August 2022

In the fourth match-week of the 2022-23 season, Liverpool produced an outstanding victory over AFC Bournemouth, winning by a huge 9-0 margin. 

When Liverpool put NINE past Bournemouth 😲 pic.twitter.com/Mmv7InaGOK

— Premier League (@premierleague) September 21, 2024

The Reds were leading by 5-0 at half-time at Anfield, as they went on to score four more in the second half. Luis Dias and Roberto Firmino each scored a brace, whereas Virgil Van Dijk, Harvey Elliot, Fabio Carvalho, and TremtAlexander-Arnold found themselves in the scoresheet.

Bournemouth defender Chris Mepham gifted an own goal to extend Pool's tally to nine. 

2. Manchester United 9-0 Southampton – 2 February 2021

Manchester United ran riot over Southampton on the 22nd matchday of the 2020-21 season, having a 9-0 win at Old Trafford. 

Seven different United players scored on the night, as Anthony Martial scored twice for the Red Devils. Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Marcus Rashford, Edinson Cavani, Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes, and Daniel James scored for the Ole Gunnar Solksjaer-coached side.

🎥 Sit back, relax and enjoy all the best bits from a memorable night at Old Trafford.

Sweet dreams, Reds ❤#MUFC #MUNSOU pic.twitter.com/M9bBoh9Rdo

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 3, 2021

Southampton defender Jam Bednarek was the other player to score another for the Reds, as he later completed a unique feat in the game with an own goal, a penalty conceded, and a red card, becoming the first player in Premier League history to do all three in a single match.

3. Southampton 0-9 Leicester City – 25 October 2019

In the 2019-20 season, Leicester City registered the biggest away win in Premier League history, going with full throttle over Southampton, crushing them with a 9-0 victory.

The biggest away win in Premier League history! 🤯#OTD in 2019, Southampton 0-9 Leicester City 🤩 pic.twitter.com/4SWPtKALM6

— Leicester City (@LCFC) October 25, 2024

Ayoze Perez and Leicester's legend Jamie Vardy each scored a hat-trick; whereas Ben Chilwell, Youri Tielemans, and James Maddison also scored for the Foxes. 

4. Manchester United 9-0 Ipswich Town – 4 March 1995

Manchester United produced a stampede over Ipswich Town to win 9-0 in the 1994-95 season, to register the first big-margin victory in the Premier League era.

⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️@VanCole9 bagged FIVE as #MUFC thumped Ipswich 9-0 #OnThisDay in 1995! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/JGvuWsNVzS

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 4, 2019

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had to field a team excluding Eric Cantona, who was suspended due to the infamous incident of kicking a fan in the chest. 

However, new signing Andy Cole unlocked his most dangerous version as he scored 5 goals himself, accompanied by Mark Hughes, who scored two, as Roy Keane and Paul Ince netted one goal each.

5. Tottenham Hotspur 9-1 Wigan Athletic – 22 November 2009

In the 2009-10 season, Tottenham Hotspur crushed Wigan Athletic, scoring past nine goals as the game ended in a 9-1 scoreline on November 22nd, 2009.

🗓 #OnThisDay in 2009, we put 𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 past Wigan! ✨ pic.twitter.com/AZH8kQsvEv

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 22, 2021

Tottenham forward Jermain Defoe alone scored 5 goals in this game, as he still holds the record for the most goals scored in one half, scoring in the 51st, 54th, 58th, 69th, and 87th minutes of the game.

Peter Crouch, Aaron Lennon, David Bentley, and Niko Kranjkar scored one each for the Spurs, whereas Paul Scharner scored the only consolation goal for Wigan in a torrid evening for them.

6. Sheffield United 0-8 Newcastle United – 24 September 2023

On the sixth matchday of the 2023-24 season, Newcastle United steamrolled Sheffield United as the Magpies secured a massive 8-0 win in an away game at the Bramall Lane, Sheffield.

⚽️ Longstaff
⚽️ Burn
⚽️ Botman
⚽️ Wilson
⚽️ Gordon
⚽️ Almiron
⚽️ Guimaraes
⚽️ Isak

A year on from @NUFC's incredible 8-0 win away at Sheff Utd, featuring eight different scorers! 🏁pic.twitter.com/IRiIcCAXXa

— Premier League (@premierleague) September 24, 2024

Eight different players scored in the game: Sean Longstaff, Dan Burn, Sven Botman, Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon, Miguel Almirón, Bruno Guimarães, and Alexander Isak; breaking the record for the most different goalscorers by a single team in a Premier League match.

7. Manchester City 8-0 Watford – 21 September 2019

It was another sixth matchday, but of the 2019-20 season, when Manchester City thumped Watford 8-0 at Etihad.

After just 18 minutes, City led 5-0, which is still the fastest that a side in the Premier League had ever been five goals ahead in a match. This was also the biggest victory Manchester City have ever produced in the English top-flight. 

Eight to choose from...but which one was your favourite? 🤔

1' ⚽️ @21LVA
7' ⚽️ @aguerosergiokun (PEN)
12' ⚽️ @Mahrez22
15' ⚽️ @BernardoCSilva
18' ⚽️ @Notamendi30
48' ⚽️ @BernardoCSilva
60' ⚽️ @BernardoCSilva
85' ⚽️ @DeBruyneKev

🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/xkwqbT8ZHh

— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 22, 2019

Midfielder Bernardo Silva, who netted a hat-trick, was complimented by another midfield maestro David Silva, who scored in the very first minute. Sergio Aguero, Riyad Mahrez, Kevin De Bruyne, and Nicolas Otamendi scored one goal each.

8. Southampton 8-0 Sunderland – 18 October 2014

Southampton have mostly entered this list for suffering heavy defeats, but they went on a scoring spree over Sunderland on the eighth matchday of the 2014-15 season.

🔥 Goals galore 🔥

An 8️⃣ goal thriller on the south coast as @SouthamptonFC cruised past Sunderland, #OnThisDay in 2014 pic.twitter.com/EyKsnqVtnj

— Premier League (@premierleague) October 18, 2019

Santiago Vergini's own goal broke the deadlock in the first half, which ended in 3-0 in favour of Southampton. Graziano Pelle scored a brace and was accompanied by Jack Cork, Dusan Tadic, and Victor Wanyama.

Surprisingly, three own goals were scored by Sunderland as Vergini was joined by Lian Bridcutt and Patrick van Aanholt. No other club has scored three own goals in a Premier League game once, yet Sunderland have done it twice.

9. Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa – 23 December 2012

Chelsea stamped a huge 8-0 victory over Aston Villa on December 13th, 2012, in the 2012-13 PL season.

Ramires scored a brace for the Blues, whereas Fernando Torres, David Luiz, Branislav Ivanovic, Frank Lampard, Oscar, and Eden Hazard accompanied the aforementioned Brazilian on the scoresheet, handing Villa their all-time club record defeat in a competitive fixture.

Eight goals against Villa back in December 2012! ⏪✨ pic.twitter.com/sUS2OZ91HV

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 30, 2024

10. Chelsea 8-0 Wigan Athletic – 9 May 2010

Chelsea recorded another victory with an 8-goal margin in the Premier League apart from the Aston Villa game, when they crushed Wigan Athletic 8-0 on the last matchday of the 2009-10 season.

Nicolas Anelka scored a brace, whereas Didier Drogba enjoyed a 17-minute hat-trick in the second half. Frank Lampard, Salomon Kalou, and Ashley Cole also scored for the Blues.

What a day, and what a win too! 🙌

8-0 v Wigan remains our record @PremierLeague victory! pic.twitter.com/423EnFM4St

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 9, 2019

Chelsea scored 103 goals that season, the second-highest-ever goalscoring tally for a team in a single Premier League season. Following this win, Chelsea clinched the 2009-10 PL title.

11. Newcastle United 8-0 Sheffield Wednesday – 19 September 1999

Although Newcastle United and Sheffield Wednesday both started the 1999-00 season poorly, the Magpies registered a storming 8-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday on the eighth matchday of the season.

#OnThisDay in 1999, @NUFC beat Sheffield Wednesday 8⃣-0⃣ in Sir Bobby Robson's first home #PL game in charge! 😲@alanshearer scored 5⃣! 👏 pic.twitter.com/LsLn1ROnno

— Premier League (@premierleague) September 19, 2019

English legend Alan Shearer scored five goals alone, which was convincingly given company by Aaron Hughes, Kieron Dyer, and Gary Speed.

This is also the last season that Sheffield Wednesday took part in the Premier League. 

12. Middlesbrough 8-1 Manchester City – 11 May 2008

Middlesbrough shocked the world with an 8-1 riot over Manchester City on the last matchday of the 2007-08 Premier League season.

Afonso Alves netted an emphatic hat-trick, as Stewart Downing found the net twice. Adam Johnson, Fabio Rochemback, and Jeremie Aliadiere also scored to secure a dominant victory. Elano Blumer scored the only goal for Manchester City.

#OTD in 2008, a usually goal shy Boro hammered shellshocked Manchester City 8-1 at the Riverside 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/l24d9KmtGV

— Boro Memories (@boro_memories) May 11, 2023

13. Nottingham Forest 1-8 Manchester United – 6 February 1999

Manchester United recorded their biggest margin in an away win as the Red Devils demolished Nottingham Forest 8-1 in the 1998-99 season.

⚽ 80'
⚽ 87'
⚽ 90'
⚽ 90'#OnThisDay in 1999, @ManUtd's Ole Gunnar Solskjær came off the bench and scored 4 goals in 10 minutes pic.twitter.com/13C7btI97N

— Premier League (@premierleague) February 6, 2019

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored four goals by himself, and remarkably, all of his goals came after 80 minutes of the game. Dwight Yorke and Andrew Cole both scored a brace each to put eight past the home side. Alan Rogers scored the only goal for Forest.

14. Nottingham Forest 7-0 Brighton – 1 February 2025

On February 1st, 2025, Nottingham Forest secured their biggest victory in the Premier League era, as they salvaged a massive 7-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion in the ongoing Premier League season.

The Seagulls' defender Lewis Dunk opened the scoring for Forest with an unlucky own goal. Chris Wood, who is having a great season with Forest, scored a hat-trick, as Morgan Gibbs-White, Neco Williams, and Jota Silva also found the back of the net. 

7 - Nottingham Forest enjoyed their biggest league victory since beating Chelsea 7-0 in the top-flight in April 1991. Meanwhile, this was Brighton’s heaviest league defeat since a 9-0 loss at Middlesbrough on the opening day of the 1958-59 season in the second tier. Resounding. pic.twitter.com/VizSSWnKue

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 1, 2025

15. Liverpool 7-0 Manchester United – 5 March 2023

Liverpool handed a humiliation to Manchester United as the Reds scored seven past the Red Devils in a 7-0 win at Anfield in the 2022-23 season.

Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez, and Mohammad Salah all scored braces, and Roberto Firmino scored the seventh in the dying minutes to put the final nail in the coffin. 

A day to remember.

We think you might enjoy these, Reds...😁 pic.twitter.com/ZqNYPMWTuI

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 5, 2023

This was Liverpool's second victory in the same season with a 6+ goals margin after scoring nine against Southampton on the fourth matchday.

16. Manchester City 7-0 Leeds United – 14 December 2021

In the 2020-21 season, Manchester City crumbled Leeds United 7-0 to register their biggest victory in the Premier League era, along with a win over Norwich City with the same scoreline in 2013.

Phil Foden had drawn the first blood as Kevin de Bruyne netted a sublime brace. Jack Grealish, Riyad Mahrez, John Stones, and Nathan Ake also entered the scoresheet with a goal each.

8' ⚽️ Foden
13' ⚽️ Grealish
32' ⚽️ KDB
49' ⚽️ Mahrez
62' ⚽️ KDB
74' ⚽️ Stones
78' ⚽️ Ake#ManCity pic.twitter.com/1pPDeL0mPg

— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 15, 2021

17. Chelsea 7-0 Norwich City – 23 October 2021

On the ninth matchday of the 2020-21 season, Chelsea stormed over Norwich City securing a 7-0 victory at the Stamford Bridge. 

Chelsea show no mercy as Norwich are swept aside: 7-0 ☠️ pic.twitter.com/HHWMfiEcm4

— 433 (@433) October 23, 2021

Mason Mount scored a hat-trick with two late goals in the dying minutes, as Callum Hudson-Odoi, Reece James, and Ben Chilwell each found the back of the net once. Max Aarons scored an own goal to extend the woes for Norwich.

18. Crystal Palace 0-7 Liverpool – 19 December 2020

Liverpool neared perfection to register their biggest away win in the Premier League as they eased past Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on December 19th, 2020, in the 2020-21 season.

Takumi Minamino opened the account for the Reds in the game that saw two braces from Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah. Sadio Mane and Jordan Henderson also entered the scoresheet with one goal each.

𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡. 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟. 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗦. 😱

Enjoy the best bits from our incredible 7-0 win at Crystal Palace 🤩⚽️ pic.twitter.com/euUcpit4hq

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 19, 2020

19. Manchester City 7-0 Norwich City – 2 November 2013

During the 2013-14 Premier League season, Man City registered a dominant 7-0 thumping over Norwich City on November 2nd, 2013.

Five different scorers accumulated the huge tally for the Cityzens – David Silva, Alvaro Negredo, Yaya Toure, Sergio Aguero, and Edin Dzeko. However, two other goals came from two own goals scored by Bradley Johnson and Russell Martin.

🔵 @ManCity were in seventh heaven #OnThisDay in 2013... pic.twitter.com/XDpXLCsvkG

— Premier League (@premierleague) November 2, 2018

20. Chelsea 7-0 Stoke City – 25 April 2010

This was the first time in the 2009-10 season that Chelsea netted seven past the opponent, as the Blues posted a magnificent 7-0 win over Stoke City on matchday 36th, before another 8-0 win over Wigan in the last matchday.

The Top 7 Biggest Wins of The Premier League 2009/10 Season:

7. Liverpool 6-1 Hull City
6. Burnley 1-6 Manchester City
5. Chelsea 7-2 Sunderland
4. Chelsea 7-1 Aston Villa
3. Chelsea 7-0 Stoke City
2. Chelsea 8-0 Wigan
1. Spurs 9-1 Wigan#10YearsSince2010 #FootballLists pic.twitter.com/AhPMLfwwRQ

— The Extreme Football Enthusiast (@ExtremeFootbal4) January 29, 2020

Salomon Kalou netted a brilliant hat-trick, accompanied by a brace from Frank Lampard. Daniel Sturridge and Florent Maouda scored one goal each to hand Stoke a distressing evening.

Hello and welcome to sports points another live coverage of Premier League football. Tonight, we will be covering the Premier League 2024-25 fixture of Manchester United vs Southampton at the iconic Old Trafford Stadium

This will be Manchester United's first home match of 2025 and Ruben Amorim and his men will be looking for a win since last month. However, United will be confident after knocking out Arsenal in the 3rd round of the FA Cup on Sunday.

On the other hand, the Saints have not won a game since their win against Everton in November last year.

So sit back and relax as we bring you all the live updates of this exciting fixture from our web desk. Keep refreshing the page to get new updates regularly.

Mohammed Salah once again proved why he is one of the greatest wingers of his generation scoring 2 goals to give Liverpool the much-needed win against Kieran Mckenna's Southampton.

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First Half

Liverpool dominated possession early in the match, but it was Southampton who threatened to open the scoring first as Mateus Fernandes tested Kelleher’s reactions from distance.

Dominik Szoboszlai gave Liverpool the lead with a superb strike in the 30th minute, but Southampton equalized before halftime through Adam Armstrong, who provided a deft finish in the 42nd minute.

The visitors kept on piling the pressure but Southampton was resolute in defending and getting back into shape as quickly as possible which made it difficult to break them down. this kept the scores tied heading into the break.

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Second Half

The Saints pulled ahead early in the second half when Mateus Fernandes scored in the 56th minute, capitalizing on Armstrong’s assist. However, Liverpool responded with intensity, as Mohamed Salah leveled the match in the 65th minute after a clever setup by Ryan Gravenberch.

Salah sealed the win with a calmly taken penalty in the 83rd minute, completing his brace and securing all three points for the visitors.

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Southampton fought hard, with Fernandes and Armstrong among their standout performers, but Liverpool's attacking quality proved decisive. The Reds' resilience kept them in contention in the Premier League title race.

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Final Score

Liverpool- 3 (Szoboszlai 30', Mohammed Salah 65', 83')

Southampton- 2 (Armstrong 42', Fernandez 56')

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's standout player, began his journey at the club as a teenager and is now breaking records. With Martin Odegaard injured, Saka has stepped in as captain on several occasions. In Yesterday's match against Southampton, he provided two assists and scored a goal, setting a Premier League record for assists in the first seven games of the season. The record, for the most assists in a season is held by Premier League legends Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, which highlights the magnitude of what he seeks to achieve.

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Bukayo Saka's Goal and Assist Stats in the last 3 seasons

This statistic highlights his consistency and overall growth each season. What further strengthens his chances of achieving this is his constant availability. Bukayo Saka has an excellent injury record, allowing him to make over 100 Premier League appearances in just three seasons one of the keys to being able to break records is the opportunity of playing constantly.

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Bukayo Saka's Premier League Appearances in the last 3 seasons

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Out of a possible 114 matches, the young English star has missed only 6 games an impressive feat for a 23-year-old who has already gotten so many minutes. With 31 games left in the Premier League if Arsenal maintain their strong form, and with Saka playing a crucial role in the attack, reaching this milestone is highly achievable.