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

There have been many memorable full-circle transfers in Premier League history. Though some like that of Nemanja Matic and David Luiz have been successful, for superstars like Paul Pogba, it wasn't that remarkable. Still, the most recent Premier League full-circle story hits differently, being no less interesting than the above ones.

Though each department is responsible for this, Southampton's toothless attack force has been the prime culprit. In comparison, they have better xG than most relegation clubs but have the least goals scored.

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

Nottingham Forest's remarkable campaign continued with a 3-2 win over struggling Southampton on Sunday but they had to survive a late onslaught before securing the win to move level on points with second-placed Arsenal in the Premier League standings.

Amad Diallo has rescued Manchester United with a late 12-minute hat trick to earn a 3-1 win over last-place Southampton in the Premier League.

Tottenham, Manchester United and West Ham United are interested in signing Lille and England international midfielder Angel Gomes.

Mikel Arteta said football must “kick out” the abuse suffered by referees after Michael Oliver was targeted in the aftermath of Arsenal’s win against Wolves. Oliver was the subject of attacks made online,

Cody Gakpo named the one player who cost him a move to Man United before Liverpool, while also revealing God predicted he would end up at Anfield.

Actually, these Eddie Howe problems are actually the exact opposite, at least for me. As what the media are talking about are supposed dilemmas for the Newcastle United Head Coach, when he has too many options available to him.

With a depleted squad and a star like Son Heung-min perhaps past his peak, some of Spurs’ issues are superficial; others run a little deeper for the Premier League club.