De Bruyne, Mahrez score 2 as Man City beats Southampton 5-2 Riyad Mahrez and Kevin De Bruyne both scored twice to lead Manchester City to a 5-2 victory over Southampton

MARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wolves rally to beat Southampton 2-1 in Premier League Wolves capitalised on a disputed penalty to leapfrog Southampton in the Premier League table with a 2-1 win at St Mary’s Stadium on Sunday

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in starting XI Saturday Vestergaard (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Newcastle.

Impact Vestergaard makes an immediate return to the starting XI Saturday despite having not played since mid-December. Southampton were in a dire situation, so the hope is that him returning too early doesn't have ill-effects. At the least, he's a boost to the squad and pushes Jack Stephens out to full-back.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Late test against Newcastle Vestergaard (knee) could maybe be back for Saturday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Impact Vestergaard hasn't appeared since Dec. 19 because of a knee injury and it's a stretch for him to start in his first match back Saturday, especially since Jan Bednarek had his red card suspension overturned. When healthy, Vestergaard is expected to return to the XI in place of Jack Stephens, though there's a chance Stephens moves out wide and takes the spot of Yan Valery.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in February Vestergaard (knee) is expected to return in February, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. "The earliest return will be Ingsy, then Moussa maybe, with Ori and Reddy also in this...

Impact Vestergaard was initially expected to miss at least four weeks after picking up a knee injury at the end of December but it appears that he'll be out a little longer. He's scored three goals and kept five clean sheets in 12 starts and still has yet to concede a yellow card, though during his current four-match absence only two goals have been conceded. This news likely signals that Jack Stephens will keep his starting place for a little longer.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool loses at Southampton 1-0 to extend blip in EPL Liverpool has slumped to a second loss in its title defense in the English Premier League after a second-minute goal from Danny Ings earns Southampton a 1-0 home win

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Man U hosts Wolves; Barca without Messi vs Eibar Manchester United hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers, with only two wins from seven home games in the Premier League

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

VAR denies Southampton in 0-0 draw at Fulham in EPL Southampton had two goals disallowed by VAR in a 0-0 draw at Fulham in the Premier League

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out up to four weeks Vestergaard will miss up to four weeks with his knee injury, manager Ralph Hasenhuttl revealed to reporters. "Four weeks I think. It's a serious injury."

Impact Vestergaard is set to miss most of January, which is a blow to Southampton's back line following the holiday season. Jack Stephens has experience, but he hasn't shown the same quality as Vestergaard, so clean sheets may be harder to come by for the Saints.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Fulham Vestergaard (knee) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Fulham.

Impact Vestergaard was struggling with a knee issue and it forces him out of Saturday's match. Given the short week, it could force him to miss Tuesday's contest, as well. Fortunately for Southampton, they have an experienced center-back in Jack Stephens to turn to in Vestergaard's place.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal-Chelsea highlights Boxing Day in EPL The pick of the Boxing Day matches in England sees Arsenal in desperate need of a win when it hosts Chelsea

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not training ahead of Fulham trip Vestergaard is not training because of fluid in his knee and is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Fulham, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Impact It's unknown what the injury is for Vestergaard, but there's a real chance he misses Saturday's contest. He's gone a full 90 in each of the last 12 matches and if he misses out, Jack Stephens could be recalled to the starting XI.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The transformation of Jannik Vestergaard Jannik Vestergaard was linked with moves in January and the summer - he's become a key player, and goalscorer, in Ralph Hassenhuttl's system

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores third goal of season Vestergaard scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), making three interceptions, a tackle, and five clearances during Monday's 2-1 win over Brighton.

Impact Vestergaard found the back of the net in the 45th minute, leveling the score for the Saints just ahead of halftime. The goal was the third of the season for the center back, while he finished with team-high totals in shots and clearances in the win.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Club quarantines prevent players from joining national teams The pandemic is further disrupting international football with at least a dozen players from the Italian league blocked from joining their national teams

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ziyech stars as Chelsea recovers to beat Sheffield Utd 4-1 Chelsea recovered from conceding a goal for the first time in six matches to beat Sheffield United 4-1 in the Premier League

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Relief, happiness as Bale is Tottenham's match-winner again Gareth Bale's header gave Tottenham a 2-1 victory over Brighton that sent Jose Mourinho's side up to second in the Premier League

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Southampton sees off Villa fightback for 4-3 win Southampton saw off a late fightback from Aston Villa to hold on for a 4-3 win in the English Premier League as Villa suffered its second loss after a winning start to the season

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jannik Vestergaard heads Southampton in front of Aston Villa | Premier League

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Scores goal, concedes three Vestergaard scored a goal and made nine clearances in Sunday's 4-3 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Vestergaard scored Southampton's opening goal, which eventually paved the way for a four-goal lead. Though they won, Vestergaard and the Saints' defense later gave way by allowing three second-half goals. He will look for a better defensive performance in Southampton's next fixture versus Newcastle on Friday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Van Dijk injury causes concern for frustrated Liverpool Liverpool might have to learn how to cope without star center back Virgil van Dijk for quite some time

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jannik Vestergaard steals late Southampton equalizer against Chelsea | Premier League

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Sloppy Chelsea concedes late for 3-3 draw with Southampton Southampton scored a stoppage-time equalizer to rescue a 3-3 draw at Chelsea in the Premier League in a match that highlighted how the home team’s defensive vulnerability remains d...

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores late equalizer Vestergaard scored a goal with his lone shot while making three clearances during Saturday's 3-3 draw with Chelsea.

Impact Vestergaard found the back of the net two minutes into second half stoppage time, equalizing to steal a point for Southampton. The goal was the first of the season for the centerback, coming from his lone shot, while his three clearances led the Saints in the draw.

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for finale Bednarek (muscle) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Sheffield United.

Impact Bednarek is back in the squad, but he's on the bench Sunday with Jannik Vestergaard again on the back line. Bednarek closes a stout campaign with one goal, one assist, 65 tackles and seven clean sheets in 34 starts.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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